Chrysler recalls 2021 RAM 1500 Classic trucks with potentially faulty side air bags that may deploy improperly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021 RAM 1500 Classic trucks because their side air bags might deploy incorrectly during crashes, raising injury risk. Affected vehicles need free replacement of the air bag assemblies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80657-ram-1500-2021-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80657-ram-1500-2021-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V925000
“RAM 1500 2021 Air Bag Recall: Improper Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80657-ram-1500-2021-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V925000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V925000).
The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been made with incorrect compressed gas levels. This can cause the air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2021 RAM 1500 Classic trucks with the specific SABIC air bag assembly are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your 2021 RAM 1500 Classic truck has the SABIC air bag assembly. The recall covers specific models from 2021-2022.
Dealers will replace the SABIC air bag assemblies at no cost to you.
You should have received a notification letter from Chrysler dated January 17, 2022.
Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag deployment during a crash.
Check if your 2021 RAM 1500 Classic truck has the SABIC air bag assembly. The recall covers specific models from 2021-2022.
Contact a Chrysler dealer for free replacement of the SABIC air bag assemblies. You should have received a notification letter dated January 17, 2022.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V925000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 21V925000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99. 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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