Mechanic Notes

2016 Ram 2500 Inflator recall 25V010000

Safety recall

Component: Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator · Campaign 25V010000 · Reported 16/01/2025

Symptoms / what can happen

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Cause

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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