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NHTSA Recall 15V459000: Air bags: frontal

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,059,444 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Dodge RAM 1500.

1,059,444
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
2015
owners notified (September 18)
NHTSA campaign15V459000
Manufacturer campaignR36
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL
Report receivedJuly 22, 2015
Owner notificationSeptember 18, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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 15V459000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge RAM 15002012
Dodge RAM 25002012
Dodge RAM 35002012
Dodge RAM 45002012
Dodge RAM 55002012
RAM 15002013, 2014
RAM 25002013, 2014
RAM 35002013, 2014
RAM 45002013, 2014
RAM 55002013, 2014

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.