Air bags: side/windowRecall 15V-460 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-460 covers 667,441 Ram vehicles for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V460000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
The risk
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
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
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11,987 vehicles were listed as unreachable.