Ram Recall: 1500, ProMaster Side-Curtain Airbag May Not Properly Inflate

Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff

July 6, 2020

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Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff

July 6, 2020

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Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram ProMaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side-curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during airbag deployment, the airbag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-curtain airbag assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US’s number for this recall is W52.

For this Ram recall, 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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V374000
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components AIRBAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 114

Editor’s Note: Recall information is copied directly from the NHTSA website.