Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V533000 Reported September 4, 2014

Head restraint exceeds measurement/fmvss 202a

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seats · 18,953 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V533000
Manufacturer Campaign
P53
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
18,953
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 4, 2014
Completion Rate
80.09

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling all model year 2014 ram promaster vans manufactured july 1, 2013, to august 26, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202a, "head restraints."

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is p53.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 14V533000 or campaign P53.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V533000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V533000?

NHTSA recall 14V533000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 4, 2014. It addresses: Head restraint exceeds measurement/fmvss 202a. The recall affects approximately 18,953 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V533000 or the manufacturer campaign number P53. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.