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Ram Truck Side Curtain Airbag Inflator Can Rupture

NHTSA campaign 21V632000 · Reported 2021-08-12 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Serious: the airbag meant to protect you can send metal pieces flying inside the truck, so get the inspection done as soon as you can; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The side curtain airbags in these Ram trucks run along the roof above the windows. The metal canister that inflates them can fail: the end cap can pop off, or the side of the canister can split open. If that happens, compressed gas escapes and can throw the end cap or other pieces into the inside of the truck, which can injure people or cause a crash. The dealer inspects the curtain airbag units and replaces them as needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included.
2. Call your Ram dealer and reference recall Y55, or contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The dealer inspects and, if necessary, replaces the side curtain airbag assemblies at no cost to you.

Affected vehicles (3)

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

Official notice

Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Safety risk
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

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