Side air bag may deploy improperly
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 1500 quad cab trucks manufactured august 26, 2013, to august 8, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) that may not fully overlap the c-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a sabic does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. one or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) will be replaced if necessary. the recall began on october 7, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r47.
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FAQ: Recall 15V534000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V534000?
NHTSA recall 15V534000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 21, 2015. It addresses: Side air bag may deploy improperly. The recall affects approximately 188,047 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V534000 or the manufacturer campaign number R47. 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.