Do Not Drive 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickups, Automaker Warns
One person has been killed due to a faulty Takata airbag in a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, and they're still in more than 84,000 of the vehicles
If you (or someone you know) drive a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, do not drive it until you’ve checked at nhtsa.gov/recalls or checktoprotect.org to make sure a potentially deadly airbag defect has already been fixed. If it has not been fixed, you should immediately contact a dealership for a free repair that could save your life.
Over 84,000 unrepaired Dodge Ram 1500 pickups are still on the road, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and their defective Takata airbags could kill or seriously injure people inside. If your truck has not had its airbags replaced, contact a Dodge or Ram dealership or call Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Ram, at 833-585-0144.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
The problem: Takata airbag inflators may explode because of propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high humidity, extreme temperatures, and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Dodge and Ram dealers will repair the airbags free of charge. Dealerships will also provide free transportation to and from the dealership.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners should contact their local Dodge or Ram dealership or call Stellantis at 833-585-0144.
NHTSA campaign number: 15V312
Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.
If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have one. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly.
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