RAM 2500 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V632000

Make Model Year
RAM 2500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-26 2021-08-12 2021-08-12

Production Dates: 2015-07-31 - 2015-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y55

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 212373

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain "SABIC" inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Consequence

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

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.nhtsa.gov.