RAM 1500 2020: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V407000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-20 2019-05-31 2019-06-03

Production Dates: 2017-10-31 - 2019-05-21

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: V61, V71

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 295981

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller "ORC" may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.

Consequence

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.

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.