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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V459000

2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 4500 | 2013 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2014 Ram 1500 | 2013 Ram 3500 | 2013 Ram 2500 | 2014 Ram 2500 — Air bags: frontal

Published July 22, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 22, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V459000, published July 22, 2015. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 4500 | 2013 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2014 Ram 1500 | 2013 Ram 3500 | 2013 Ram 2500 | 2014 Ram 2500 — Air bags: frontal.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
RAM 5500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2012 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2014 RAM 4500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2014 RAM 3500 | 2014 RAM 5500 | 2013 RAM 4500 | 2013 RAM 5500 | 2013 RAM 1500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2014 RAM 1500 | 2013 RAM 3500 | 2013 RAM 2500 | 2014 RAM 2500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2014 Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 3500 | 2014 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 4500 | 2013 Ram 5500 | 2013 Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2014 Ram 1500 | 2013 Ram 3500 | 2013 Ram 2500 | 2014 Ram 2500 — Air bags: frontal recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V459000 on July 22, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: RAM 5500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)