Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V312000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V312000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2003 dodge ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured august 29, 2002, to july 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag Includes 385,686 affected units, Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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model year 2003 dodge ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured august 29, 2002, to july 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2003 dodge ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured august 29, 2002, to july 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. this recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. a replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began on march 16, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r26. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 14v770.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V312000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2015-05-27T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger side front air bag inflator may rupture

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 385,686

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R26

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2003 dodge ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured august 29, 2002, to july 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. this recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. a replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger?s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began on march 16, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r26. note: this recall partially supersedes recall 14v770.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: Yes

Completion Rate: 25.59

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