RAM 1500 2020: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V374000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-16 2020-06-25 2020-06-25

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: W52

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 114

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

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.