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RAM 1500 seat sensor may misjudge airbag deployment

NHTSA campaign 18V822000 · Reported 2018-11-20 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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The truck drives normally and there is no order to stop using it, but in a crash the front passenger airbag may not inflate the right way, so get the seat sensor checked.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with a manually adjusted front passenger seat have a sensor that tracks how far forward the seat is. That sensor can work loose and slip out of position, so it can no longer tell when the seat is all the way forward. The truck uses that information to decide how the front airbag should inflate in a crash, so a passenger could be hurt worse. Dealers will inspect the sensor bracket and replace it if needed, free.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your RAM 1500 is included in recall UB7.
2. Schedule the seat sensor inspection with your dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. Have the bracket replaced if needed — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 RAM 1500

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SEATS
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
Safety risk: If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.