NHTSA Recall 14V528000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Air Bags. Reported 2014-09-04. An estimated 18,245 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
What the manufacturer will do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
Manufacturer campaign number: P51
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.