Large Recall NHTSA · 21V632000 Reported August 12, 2021

Side curtain air bag inflator may rupture

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Air Bags · 212,373 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V632000
Manufacturer Campaign
Y55
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
212,373
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2021
Completion Rate
47.41

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2015-2020 ram 1500 classic, 2015-2016 ram 3500, and ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 ram 3500 cab chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. the side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Safety Consequence

A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the sabic assemblies, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed on october 4, 2021. owner notification letters were mailed on may 26, 2022. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is y55.

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 21V632000 or campaign Y55.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V632000

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

What is recall 21V632000?

NHTSA recall 21V632000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 12, 2021. It addresses: Side curtain air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 212,373 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 21V632000 or the manufacturer campaign number Y55. 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.