RAM Promaster (2018): Air bags
Recall 17V712000 · Nov 14, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
3,514
vehicles affected
3,514
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V712000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 3,514
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Side/window
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles. An incorrect rivet may have been used to attach the front door impact sensor which can cause the sensor housing to fracture.
What can happen
A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V712000?
1 model: Ram Promaster (2018), about 3,514 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V712000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front door impact pressure sensors, securing them with the correct rivets, free of charge. The recall began January 11 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T64.
What can happen?
A fractured sensor could affect the deployment of the standard supplemental side airbags during certain side impact crashes, increasing the risk of injury.
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.