Ram Is Recalling Some Pickup Trucks For Faulty Air Bags
Stellantis has announced a new safety recall affecting certain 2018 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models after discovering a potential defect in the side curtain airbags.
Key Points
- Chrysler is recalling 2018 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks due to defective side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture and cause injury.
- Dealers will replace one or both airbags at no cost, with owner notification letters set to begin October 9, 2025.
- Affected owners can check NHTSA.gov starting September 18, 2025, to see if their truck is included in the recall.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the inflators for the right- and left-side curtain airbags may rupture due to a manufacturing flaw. A rupture could send debris into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The side curtain airbag inflators—supplied by Joyson Safety Systems—may rupture potentially due to moisture introduced into the inflator during manufacturing that could cause internal corrosion over time, potentially leading to stress corrosion cracking in the inflator.
1,761 trucks are included in the recall population—666 Ram 1500s, 870 Ram 2500s, and 225 Ram 3500s. The automaker says affected vehicles will receive one or both replacement curtain airbags at no charge.
Notifications to owners are scheduled to be mailed beginning October 9, 2025. In the meantime, Ram owners can confirm whether their truck is part of the recall by entering their VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 18. The automaker is aware of one customer assistance record, one field report, and zero warranty claims related to this issue. There are no injuries to report.
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