Recall 14V528000: 2013–2015 Ram C/V Tradesman
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 4, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 18,245
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman
- 2014 Ram C/V Tradesman
- 2015 Ram C/V Tradesman
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V528000
- Manufacturer campaign
- P51
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 22, 2014
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology