Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 side airbag inflators may rupture
high How serious is it? About this label
If an inflator breaks apart, sharp metal fragments can strike people inside the vehicle and injure them. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V824000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | AIR Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles because of a manufacturing defect in the side curtain airbags. The part that fills the airbag with gas, on the right side, the left side, or both, may break apart. A dealer will replace one or both of the side curtain airbags as needed, at no cost to the owner. Chrysler mailed notification letters to owners, and the company has a customer service line for owners with questions.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ram dealer to schedule the airbag replacement, or 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 25V824000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
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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Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 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 December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.