RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 (2013-2016): Air bags
Recall 17V302000 · May 9, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,021,279
vehicles affected
1,021,279
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V302000
- Date
- May 9, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,021,279
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Side/window > Curtain; Air bags
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
What can happen
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 11 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V302000?
3 models: Ram 1500 (2013-2016), Ram 2500 (2013-2016), Ram 3500 (2014-2016), about 1.02 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V302000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
What can happen?
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.