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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

Agency Publication Date: January 16, 2025
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Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 6,066 vehicles, including certain 2016-2019 Ram 1500 and 3500 models, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may contain a manufacturing defect that causes them to rupture. Owners should take their vehicle to an authorized dealer for a free replacement of the side curtain air bags.

Risk

If the side curtain air bag inflator ruptures during deployment, sharp metal fragments can be projected into the vehicle's cabin. These fragments can strike the driver or passengers, leading to serious injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's VIN to see if it is one of the affected 2016-2020 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, or 3500 Cab Chassis models.
  2. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule a free repair; dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags as necessary.
  3. Reference FCA recall numbers 05C, 09C, or 10C when speaking with the service department.
  4. If you have further questions, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free replacement of side curtain air bags.

How to: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected Products

Product: Ram 1500
Part / Model:
2016 Ram 1500
2017 Ram 1500
2018 Ram 1500
2019 Ram 1500
Product: Ram 2500
Part / Model:
2016 Ram 2500
2017 Ram 2500
2018 Ram 2500
2019 Ram 2500
2020 Ram 2500
Product: Ram 3500
Part / Model:
2016 Ram 3500
2017 Ram 3500
2018 Ram 3500
2019 Ram 3500
Product: Ram 3500 Cab Chassis
Part / Model:
2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V010000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Units Affected: 6,066 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 13, 2025
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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 05C, 09C, 10C
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response