2019 RAM 1500, 2019 RAM 2500, 2019 RAM 3500 recall: Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 1, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
- The risk
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Who's affected
1,589 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019 RAM 1500, 2019 RAM 2500, 2019 RAM 3500.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
93 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 6, 2025 2021-2022 RAM 1500, 2021-2022 RAM 2500, 2021-2022 RAM 3500 and 2 more models recall: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 (agency record)
- Sept. 11, 2025 2018 RAM 1500, 2018 RAM 2500, 2018 RAM 3500 recall: Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture (agency record)
- Aug. 18, 2025 2026 RAM 2500, 2026 RAM 3500, 2026 RAM 4500 and 1 more model recall: Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 101 (agency record)
- May 8, 2025 2019-2024 RAM 1500 recall: Improperly Connected Air Bag/FMVSS 208 (agency record)
- May 8, 2025 2025 RAM 2500, 2025 RAM 3500 recall: Inaccurate Gear Selection Display/FMVSS 101 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V824000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 1,589 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | C2C, C7C, C8C |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record