NHTSA recall 19V407000
Air bags
RAM 1500
Reported May 31, 2019295,981 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number V61, V71Built Oct 31, 2017 – May 21, 2019
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
The risk
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
Air bagsAir bags › Air bag/restraint control moduleSeat belts › Pretensioner