RAM 1500 (2016) Air Bags: Risk of Injury if Disabled in Crash
Chrysler recalls 2016 RAM 1500 vehicles with potential air bag and seat belt failure during crashes if roll sensor faults occur. Owners must update ORC software to prevent injury.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2016 RAM 1500 trucks that may have air bags and seat belt pretensioners disabled during crashes if a roll sensor fault occurs. This could increase injury risk for occupants in rollover crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227397-ram-1500-2016-air-bags-risk-of-injury-if-disabled.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227397-ram-1500-2016-air-bags-risk-of-injury-if-disabled · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V302000
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“RAM 1500 (2016) Air Bags: Risk of Injury if Disabled in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227397-ram-1500-2016-air-bags-risk-of-injury-if-disabled. Based on NHTSA recall #17V302000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V302000).
Why it’s dangerous
If debris strikes the vehicle or driving off-road causes the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may disable rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners. This could lead to increased injury risk during crashes that require these safety systems.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 RAM 1500 trucks with specific model years and configurations are affected. Drivers who frequently drive off-road or encounter debris may be at higher risk due to potential sensor faults.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, or 2014-2016 Ram 3500 has a roll rate sensor fault. The issue may occur when driving off-road or hitting debris.
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What to do — step by step
Update ORC Software
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the ORC software for free to prevent air bag and seat belt failure.
Contact Chrysler
Owners can call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm eligibility and schedule software updates.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
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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 #17V302000 (September 5, 2017)
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