NHTSA Recall # | 125741 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V302000 |
MFG Compaign # | T25 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 26/06/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/10/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/07/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/05/17 |
Report created | 10/05/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1021279 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 ram 1500, ram 2500, and 2014-2016 ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the occupant restraint controller (orc). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying. |
Consequence summary | If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the orc software, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t25. |
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). |