Ram 4500 (2010) – 18V021000

Defect Description For Recall

Chrysler (FCA Us Llc) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger And Dodge Charger Vehicles, And 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota Vehicles Sold, Or Ever Registered, In The States Of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, The Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), And The U.S. Virgin Islands Or “Zone A.” Additionally, Chrysler Is Recalling Certain 2009-2010 Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, And Dodge Charger Vehicles Ever Registered In The States Of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, And West Virginia Or “Zone B.” Chrysler Is Also Recalling Certain 2009 Ram 3500, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, And Dodge Charger Vehicles Ever Registered In The States Of Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, These Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.

Make Of Vehicle

RAM

Model Of Vehicle

4500

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

18V021000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Effect Of Defect

An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Chrysler Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 28, 2018. Owners May Contact Chrysler Customer Service At 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’S Number For This Recall Is U03.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)

Start Of Manufacture

20080603

End Of Manufacture

20100219

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

328177

Date Owners Notified

20180228

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)

Date Report Received

20180109

Make Campaign Number

U03

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard