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Ram Trucks Side Airbag Inflator Can Rupture

NHTSA campaign 25V010000 · Reported Jan 16, 2025 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

If an inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could strike occupants and cause injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V010000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 16, 2025
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Vehicles covered	7 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On these Ram trucks, the right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included. 2. Contact a dealer to have one or both side curtain air bags replaced, as necessary. You can also call FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V010000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 RAM 1500
2018 RAM 2500
2018 RAM 3500
2019 RAM 1500
2019 RAM 2500
2019 RAM 3500
2020 RAM 2500

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

Ram Air Bag Recalls Involving Inflator Ruptures and Deployment · all 12 RAM recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Safety risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

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