NHTSA Recall # | 118283 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V459000 |
MFG Compaign # | R36 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 18/09/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/01/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/10/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/07/15 |
Report created | 22/07/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1059444 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |