Ram recall: Passenger airbag inflator
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants…
- What to do
- Contact a Ram dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The front passenger airbag inflator (PAB) may contain propellant that could possibly degrade over a period of time. This may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed which may result in injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a deployment event.
The fix
On affected vehicles replace the inflator assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 | 17 May 2008 | 6 Aug 2009 | 1 |
| 3500 | 17 May 2008 | 6 Aug 2009 | – |
| 3500 Cab Chassis | 25 Apr 2008 | 25 Oct 2010 | – |
| 4500 Cab Chassis | 25 Apr 2008 | 29 Oct 2010 | – |
| 5500 Cab Chassis | 25 Apr 2008 | 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.