USA RECALL #12 - CHRYSLER - Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment

Report Receipt Date: SEP 04, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V528000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,245 

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

SUMMARY:

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

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.