RAM ProMaster City 2017 Air Bags May Not Inflate Properly in Crashes
Chrysler recalls 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles with side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free inspections at dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the side curtain air bags do not inflate properly, the vehicle occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles because their side curtain air bags might not inflate properly in a crash, which could increase injury risk. Affected vehicles were made on November 5, 2016, and owners should contact Chrysler for a free inspection. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226348-ram-promaster-city-2017-air-bags-may-not-inflate-properly.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226348-ram-promaster-city-2017-air-bags-may-not-inflate-properly · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V953000
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“RAM ProMaster City 2017 Air Bags May Not Inflate Properly in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226348-ram-promaster-city-2017-air-bags-may-not-inflate-properly. Based on NHTSA recall #16V953000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V953000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the side curtain air bags don't inflate properly during a crash, occupants could be injured more severely than usual. This happens because the air bags might not deploy correctly under certain crash conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 RAM ProMaster City vehicles made on November 5, 2016, are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 RAM ProMaster City was made on November 5, 2016. The recall covers vehicles with side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly in crashes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free inspection of the side curtain air bags.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler has notified the owner, and a dealer inspected the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S95.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 20 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V953000 (December 28, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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