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RAM Promaster Recall 15V223: Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 15V223, reported April 15, 2015, 2,408 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015 Ram ProMaster City vehicles built between November 6, 2014, and March 17, 2015, have side air bag inflatable curtains that may not deploy properly because of an installation issue. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214 for side impact protection.

If the side curtain airbags do not deploy properly in a crash, the risk of injury to occupants may increase.

Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will modify the installation of the side air bag inflatable curtains free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2015. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (Chrysler recall number R19), and should check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V223Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram ProMaster City vehicles manufactured November 6, 2014, to March 17, 2015. The affected cargo and passenger vehicles have side air bag inflatable curtains that, due to an installation issue, may not deploy properly. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk
In the event of a crash, side air bag inflatable curtains that do not deploy properly may increase the risk of vehicle occupant injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the installation of side air bag inflatable curtains , free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R19.
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

RAM Promaster2015