RAM C/V TRADESMAN 2015: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V528000

Make Model Year
RAM C/V TRADESMAN 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-22 2014-09-04 2014-09-04

Production Dates: 2012-07-25 - 2014-08-20

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P51

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18245

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Consequence

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control "ORC" module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

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.