If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

Equipment

Date Announced

MAY 16, 2016

Vehicles Affected

345

Ram Recall #

S30

NHTSA Campaign #

16E041000

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

Actions

Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.

Documents (16)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Copy of Owner Letter
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - July 2016
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - July 2016
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/11/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S30051116
• Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4