Its Shop Time Mondays: New Rams Are Being Recalled For Possible Inoperable Airbags

ORC May Malfunction and Disable Safety Functions

Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V407000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 295,981

Summary

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.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.