2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published May 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 26, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V312000, published May 27, 2015 and initiated May 26, 2015. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DODGE
- Model
- RAM 3500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2003 DODGE RAM 1500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V312000 on May 27, 2015. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: RAM 3500.