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RAM 1500 Recall 21V632: Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Fail and Injure Occupants

NHTSA campaign 21V632, reported August 12, 2021, 212,373 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Ram pickups have a side curtain air bag inflator whose end cap can detach, or whose inflator housing can rupture. When this happens, compressed gas can escape and force the end cap or other parts into the vehicle cabin, which raises the risk of injury and can increase the danger in a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the side air bag curtain assemblies and replace them as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed starting October 4, 2021, with a follow-up mailed May 26, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number Y55). Check your vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA recall website to confirm whether it has an open recall.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V632Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

RAM 1500201520162017201820192020
RAM 250020152016
RAM 350020152016