2026 Ram 1500 recalled for side air bag deployment failure risk
What this means
Certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles have a loose connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags. This connector fault can prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk.
- Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
- Contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 or wait for the owner notification letter expected October 27, 2026.
- Visit a dealer for a free inspection and repair of the sensor connections.
The agency's original wording
A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Official notice
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V622000More Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls
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