Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks recalled - ConsumerAffairs
A Washington, D. C. , reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events. Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling 438,156 model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured January 1, 2002, to July 25, 2003. A safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator may produce excessive internal pressure... This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. . The information on this Web site is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for competent legal advice. Source: www.consumeraffairs.com
