Recall 15V459000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Defect in 2012-2014 DODGE RAM 5500
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,059,444 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V459000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,059,444 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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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