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RAM Promaster City Recall 16V953: Side curtain airbags may not inflate in a crash

NHTSA campaign 16V953, reported December 28, 2016, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2017 RAM ProMaster City vans may have side curtain airbags that do not inflate properly in a crash. The recall covers one vehicle built on November 5, 2016.

If the side curtain airbags fail to inflate as designed, occupants face a higher risk of injury in a collision. Side curtain airbags are meant to protect the head and upper body during side impacts and rollovers.

The repair is free. A dealer will inspect the side curtain airbags at no charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 using recall number S95 if you have questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V953Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling one model year 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicle manufactured on November 5, 2016. This vehicle has side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the side curtain air bags do not inflate properly, the vehicle occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified the owner, and a dealer inspected the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S95.
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 Promaster City2017