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Recall 15V-459: 2012 Dodge RAM 1500, 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 and 8 more

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Jul 22, 2015, covering about 1,059,444 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-459
Report date
Jul 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
1,059,444
Owners notified
Sep 18, 2015

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
ComponentAir Bags › Frontal
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V459000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Dodge RAM 15002012All years
Dodge RAM 25002012All years
Dodge RAM 35002012All years
Dodge RAM 45002012All years
Dodge RAM 55002012All years
Ram 15002013, 2014All years
Ram 25002013, 2014All years
Ram 35002013, 2014All years
Ram 45002013, 2014All years
Ram 55002013, 2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-459?

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.

How is recall 15V-459 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.