NHTSA recall 15V-459 (15V459000)
air bags recall reported July 22, 2015 - about 1,059,444 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V459000
- Also written as
- 15V-459
- Manufacturer number
- R36
- Reported
- July 22, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,059,444
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-459 when calling a dealer.
Affected 10 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.