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Ram trucks: side curtain airbag inflators may rupture

NHTSA campaign 25V010000 · Reported 2025-01-16 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Serious: if an inflator bursts, metal fragments can injure you or your passengers, and although the notice does not tell you to park the truck, you should schedule the free repair promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

The side curtain airbags run along the roof above the side windows and drop down in a crash. On these trucks, a manufacturing problem means the part that inflates the airbag — on the right side, the left side, or both — can burst instead of filling the bag. If that happens, sharp pieces of metal can fly into the cab and hit the people inside. A dealer will replace one or both side curtain airbags at no cost.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your truck is covered.
2. Contact a Ram dealer and ask for recall 05C, 09C, or 10C (NHTSA 25V010000), or call FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. Have the dealer replace the affected side curtain airbags — parts and labor are free.

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 airbag recalls: inflators that rupture and airbags that don't deploy · all 12 RAM recalls in this area

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.