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2012-2014 Dodge RAM 1500, Dodge RAM 2500 and others recall: frontal

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on July 22, 2015. It covers about 1,059,444 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,059,444
reported
Jul 22, 2015
owners notified
Sep 18, 2015
related complaints
367

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
Risk
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

Recall number 15V459000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 367 complaints about airbags problems.

2012 Dodge RAM 15002012 Dodge RAM 25002012 Dodge RAM 35002012 Dodge RAM 45002012 Dodge RAM 55002013 Ram 15002014 Ram 15002013 Ram 25002014 Ram 25002013 Ram 35002014 Ram 35002013 Ram 4500

Questions about recall 15V459000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Dodge RAM 1500, Dodge RAM 2500 and others frontal?

Yes. Recall 15V459000, reported on July 22, 2015, covers about 1,059,444 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V459000?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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