RAM 1500 (2026) recall — Air Bags
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a potential issue with side air bag deployment in crashes. Owners must have their vehicle inspected by a dealer for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling some 2026 Ram 1500 trucks because a side airbag might not deploy properly during a crash, increasing injury risk. This affects vehicles that were sold starting in 2026 with specific VINs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342618-chrysler-2026-ram-1500-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342618-chrysler-2026-ram-1500-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V622000
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“Chrysler 2026 Ram 1500 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342618-chrysler-2026-ram-1500-air-bag-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #26V622000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V622000).
Why it’s dangerous
A connector for the driver and front passenger side airbags may not be secured properly. This can cause the airbags to fail to deploy as intended during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Ram 1500 has a specific VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting October 6, 2026. The recall covers vehicles sold in 2026 with the issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections for free if needed.
October 27, 2026Check VIN Status
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
October 6, 2026
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A connector for the driver and front passenger side airbags may not be secured properly, which can cause the airbags to fail to deploy as intended during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2026 Ram 1500 has a specific VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting October 6, 2026.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections for free if needed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V622000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 26V622000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #26V622000 (September 29, 2026)
- 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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