In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.

Actions

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

Documents (15)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Media Release re Recal lof Certain 2020 Model Year (DT) Ram 1500 Pickup and (VF) Ram ProMaster vehicles Air Bag Diffuser
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Dealer Service Instructions re Safety Recall W52 / NHTSA 20V-374 Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Media Release re Recall for Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) with an improperly crimped diffuser
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice - Renotification re Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain W52/NHTSA 20V-374
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3
• Miscellaneous Document - Reminder Email (W52 List)
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2021-4

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