Air bagsRecall 14V-528 · 2013–2015 Ram C/V Tradesman
Chrysler Group LLC recall 14V-528 covers 18,245 2013–2015 Ram C/V Tradesman for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V528000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
The risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 422 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 25, 2012 to August 20, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.