NHTSA recall,
Chrysler Ram 1500 Vehicles
The Ram 1500 has air bag connectors that may not be secured, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles because a connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 214, "Side Impact Protection." A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide. Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 6, 2026.
- Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. You 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.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your RAM affected?
These models and years may be affected.
RAM
- 1500 (2026)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Component
- Air bag defect
- Campaign
- 26V622000
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 94D
- Manufacturer phone
- 800-853-1403
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