Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V459000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V459000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2012-2014 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2011, to october 7, 2014, and equipped with the electronic vehicle information center option Includes 1,059,444 affected units, Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012-2014 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2011, to october 7, 2014, and equipped with the electronic vehicle information center option

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2011, to october 7, 2014, and equipped with the electronic vehicle information center option. the affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. these repairs will be done free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r36.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V459000
Report Received Date: 2015-07-22T00:00:00
Subject: Inadvertent driver air bag deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,059,444

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R36
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured january 18, 2011, to october 7, 2014, and equipped with the electronic vehicle information center option. the affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
Consequence Summary: This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. these repairs will be done free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r36.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.55

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NHTSA ID: 15V459000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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