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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V534000

2014 Ram 1500 | 2015 Ram 1500 — Air bags: side/window

Published August 21, 2015 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V534000, published August 21, 2015. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2014 Ram 1500 | 2015 Ram 1500 — Air bags: side/window.

What's the hazard

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.

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Recall details

Brand
RAM
Model
1500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2014 RAM 1500 | 2015 RAM 1500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Ram 1500 | 2015 Ram 1500 — Air bags: side/window recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V534000 on August 21, 2015. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

What should I do if I have this product?

Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 1500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)