2026 RAM 1500 recall: Driver & Front Passenger Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 & 214
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 29, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. 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."
- The risk
A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Who's affected
5 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 RAM 1500.
- 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
441 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 29, 2026 2022-2026 RAM Promaster, 2024-2026 RAM Promaster BEV recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Sept. 29, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Sept. 10, 2026 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and 1 more model recall: Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach
- Sept. 10, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach
- Sept. 1, 2026 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE recall: Rear Coil Springs May Detach
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
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
- RAM 1500 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V622000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 94D |
| “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