Recall 15V534 affects 188,047 2014-2015 Ram 1500 trucks for side curtain air bags that misalign. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 188,047 2014-2015 1500 Quad Cab trucks because the side air bag inflatable curtains do not fully overlap the C-pillars in a crash. If the curtain does not inflate as intended, rear seat occupants face an increased risk of injury, and the Ram dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side air bag inflatable curtain in a 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab is the roof-mounted air bag that drops along the side windows in a crash. Its job is to help keep occupants inside the truck by covering the side glass and the rear body pillar, called the C-pillar.
On affected trucks, the curtain does not fully overlap the C-pillar at the lower rear target area during the crash event. That gap means the truck does not meet the federal ejection mitigation requirement. The issue is about curtain coverage and timing, not a torn bag or a dashboard warning light.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up only when the side curtain air bag has to deploy in a crash, so a normal-looking interior does not confirm that the truck is outside this recall.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2014 and 2015 model years for the same side air bag component.
| 2014 Ram 1500 | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2015 Ram 1500 | side air bag |
| Units affected | 188,047 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2014-2015 Ram 1500 pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a side air bag inflatable curtain does not inflate as designed during a crash, a rear seat occupant faces a higher injury risk. There is no listed warning sign before a crash exposes the problem, so confirm your VIN and schedule the inspection promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2015 Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer and ask whether the side-curtain air bag inspection and headliner foil-patch repair is open for your truck.
- Reference recall number 15V534 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram mailed one, and ask the dealer to inspect both side air bag inflatable curtains for proper C-pillar overlap.
- Drive with rear-seat passengers in mind until the repair is complete, since the recall involves rear-seat injury risk in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician inspects the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains to confirm their orientation. The technician installs a foil patch on both sides of the headliner and replaces one or both side air bag inflatable curtains when the inspection shows replacement is needed. The final dealer repair will be free once available. If you already paid for a related repair, the owner letter directs customers to send the original receipt or other proof of payment so the expense can be reviewed for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 21, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| September 18, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 7, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 9, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V534?
Recall 15V534 covers 188,047 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks with side air bag inflatable curtains that do not fully overlap the C-pillars in a crash. That condition fails the ejection mitigation standard and increases injury risk for a rear-seat occupant.
What should I do if my 2014-2015 Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 15V534. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer and ask for recall R47. The dealer will inspect both side air bag inflatable curtains, install foil patches, and replace one or both curtains if needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V534, a franchised Ram dealer will inspect the side air bag inflatable curtains, install the foil patches, and replace the curtains if needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced rear-seat occupant protection in a crash. If a side air bag inflatable curtain does not inflate as intended, the rear-seat occupant faces an increased risk of injury. The dealer repair addresses the curtain orientation and headliner patch work tied to recall 15V534.
What if I bought my Ram 1500 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014-2015 Ram 1500 is included, then call a franchised Ram dealer and reference recall R47 or campaign 15V534.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V534000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V534 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V534000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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