Stellantis Recalls Over 6,000 Ram Trucks for Airbag Inflator Issue

Faulty Curtain Airbag Inflators May Rupture, Posing Injury Risks

2018 Ram 3500 Laramie Night Edition Crew Cab 4x4. (Ram).

Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 6,066 units of fourth-generation Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and 3500 Chassis Cab trucks that have been built with curtain airbag (CAB) inflators that may rupture, resulting in compressed gas rapidly escaping from the inflator and potentially propelling material into the vehicle. The material being propelled into an occupied vehicle may cause injury.

2018 Ram 1500 Tungsten Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

The trucks cited in the recall include the following:

3,086 units of 2016 and 2018 to 2019 Ram 1500/Ram 1500 Classic (DS) pickups
2,111 units of 2016 and 2018 to 2020 Ram 2500 (DJ) pickups
867 units of 2016 and 2018 to 2019 Ram 3500 (D2) pickups
2 units of 2016 Ram 3500 (DF) Chassis Cabs with a GVWR of less than 10,000 lbs.

Recall Chronology

On August 25, 2023, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into certain 2016 and 2018 to 2020 model year Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and 3500 Chassis Cab vehicles that may have been built with a suspect CAB inflator that could rupture.
From August 25, 2023, through December 16, 2024, FCA US TSRC worked with the CAB supplier to collect failed parts from the field and conduct a detailed analysis of CAB inflator ruptures. The investigation determined that the affected vehicles were built with inflators from lots that may have had moisture introduced during supplier manufacturing, potentially causing internal corrosion over time and leading to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in the inflator.
As of January 9, 2025, FCA US is aware of five customer assistance records, one warranty claim, and zero field reports potentially related to this issue across all markets, with receipt dates ranging from July 17, 2023, to June 14, 2024.
As of January 9, 2025, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue across all markets.
On January 9, 2025, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles.

2018 Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab 4×4. (Ram).

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain airbags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA’s recall numbers for this issue are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.