Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, 2500 Trucks, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is T25.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-17V302-2105
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: RCLRPT-17V302-4937
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS RELATED TO RECALL PDF: RMISC-17V302-5375
FCA USA LLC ROLL RATE SENSOR PART INFORMATION: RMISC-17V302-9480
Report Receipt Date: MAY 09, 2017
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V302000
Component(s): AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,021,279
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- RAM 1500 2013-2016
- RAM 2500 2013-2016
- RAM 3500 2014-2016
