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Ram 1500 Pickup (DR), 2500 Pickup (DR) and 3500 Pickup recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

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).

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • 1500 Pickup (DR)

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 15/01/2002 – 10/07/2003
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • R26

  • 2500 Pickup (DR)

    Build dates
    • 12/02/2002 – 11/07/2003
    Manufacturer reference
    • R26

  • 3500 Pickup (DR)

    Build dates
    • 12/02/2002 – 25/07/2003
    Manufacturer reference
    • R26

What to do now

Airbags or seat belts on affected Ram 1500 Pickup (DR), 2500 Pickup (DR) and 3500 Pickup may not protect occupants as designed.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/170). Quoted as issued.

Summary

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).

Defect

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).

Remedy

Replace the passenger airbag.

Models

1500 Pickup (DR), 2500 Pickup (DR), 3500 Pickup (DR)

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Questions

Why are Ram 1500 Pickup (DR), 2500 Pickup (DR) and 3500 Pickup being recalled?

Airbags or seat belts on affected Ram 1500 Pickup (DR), 2500 Pickup (DR) and 3500 Pickup may not protect occupants as designed. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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