DODGE 1500 2015: SEAT BELTS

Make : DODGE Model : 1500 Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2012-06-20 - 2015-01-26
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V460000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-09-08 Date Received by ODI: 2015-07-22 Date Added to Database: 2015-07-22
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R23
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 667441
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.