Ram Trucks: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy
high How serious is it? About this label
A driver's air bag that doesn't deploy correctly increases the risk of injury in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V765000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | AIR Bags:frontal |
| Vehicles covered | 7 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks have a problem with the steering column control module that can stop the driver's side air bag from deploying properly in a crash. The air bag is meant to help protect the driver, but this issue means it may not inflate the way it's supposed to when it's needed, which could affect how well the driver is protected during a collision.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer, or call customer service at 800-853-1403.
3. The repair (replacing the steering column control module) 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 25V765000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (7)
Who to contact
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Ram Air Bag Recalls Involving Inflator Ruptures and Deployment · all 12 RAM recalls in this area
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- Sep 11, 2025RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 Side Airbag Inflators May Rupturehigh
- May 8, 2025Ram 1500 Driver Air Bag May Not Deployhigh
- Jan 16, 2025Ram Trucks Side Airbag Inflator Can Rupturehigh
- Oct 10, 2024Ram 1500 Tow Mirror Glass Can Fall Offmedium
Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Safety risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.