Ram recall: Driver airbag inflator
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The driver airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time.
- What to do
- Contact a Ram dealer to book the free repair. Replace the driver airbag inflator.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Check your reg on DVSA ↗
What’s wrong
The driver airbag inflator housing may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during normal airbag deployment events. This condition is more likely to occur if the vehicle has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity for extended periods of time.
The fix
Replace the driver airbag inflator.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 5 Feb 2004 | 11 Jul 2008 | 1 |
| 2500 | 5 Feb 2004 | 11 Jul 2008 | – |
| 3500 | 5 Feb 2004 | 11 Jul 2008 | – |
| 3500 | 15 Feb 2005 | 6 Aug 2009 | – |
| 3500 Cab Chassis | 23 Feb 2006 | 6 Aug 2009 | – |
| 4500 Cab Chassis | 16 May 2006 | 29 Oct 2010 | – |
| 5500 Cab Chassis | 16 May 2006 | 29 Oct 2010 | – |
| 1500 | 5 Feb 2004 | 6 Aug 2009 | – |
| 2500 | 5 Feb 2004 | 6 Aug 2009 | – |
| 3500 | 5 Feb 2004 | 6 Aug 2009 | – |
| 1500 | 16 May 2006 | 29 Oct 2010 | – |
| 4000 Cab Chassis | 16 May 2006 | 29 Oct 2010 | – |
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 20 March 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.