RAM 4500 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V459000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4500 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-09-18 | 2015-07-22 | 2015-07-22 |
Production Dates: 2011-01-18 - 2014-10-07
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R36
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1059444
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
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.
