Ram 1500 Pickup (DR), 2500 Pickup (DR), 3500 Pickup (DR) recall: Passenger airbag inflator
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. An inflator rupture during airbag deployment events could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupant(s).
- What to do
- Contact a Ram dealer to book the free repair. Replace the passenger airbag.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. An inflator rupture during airbag deployment events could result in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupant(s).
The fix
Replace the passenger airbag.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Pickup (DR) | 15 Jan 2002 | 10 Jul 2003 | 1 |
| 2500 Pickup (DR) | 12 Feb 2002 | 11 Jul 2003 | – |
| 3500 Pickup (DR) | 12 Feb 2002 | 25 Jul 2003 | – |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 3 July 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.