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NHTSA Recall 14V528000: Air bags

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,245 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 RAM C/v Tradesman.

18,245
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (September 22)
NHTSA campaign14V528000
Manufacturer campaignP51
ComponentAIR BAGS
Report receivedSeptember 4, 2014
Owner notificationSeptember 22, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Safety risk

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

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 www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 14V528000

Make and modelModel years
RAM C/v Tradesman2013, 2014, 2015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.