Recall 23V264 affects 37 2022 Ram 1500 trucks for missing B-pillar impact sensors. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 37 2022 1500 trucks under recall 23V264 because B-pillar impact sensors are missing on affected vehicles. Missing sensors can delay air bag deployment or prevent deployment in a crash, increasing injury risk; Ram dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The B-pillar impact sensors on the 2022 Ram 1500 help the air bag system read a side impact. The B-pillars are the vertical body supports beside the front seats, between the front and rear doors. When those sensors are installed and working, they send crash information to the air bag control system so deployment timing matches the impact.
On affected trucks, the issue is an assembly problem, not a broken sensor design. Ram says some trucks were built without the B-pillar impact sensors because of a sensor shortage during the build period. Without those sensors, the air bag system does not receive the side-impact signal as designed, which can delay air bag deployment or prevent deployment in a crash.
There are warning signs before normal driving. When the sensors are missing, the truck has a constant Airbag Warning Light. During start-up, you hear a chime and see a cluster message saying the Airbag System needs service, with a Diagnostic Trouble Code stored.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Ram 1500 | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 37 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 13 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the B-pillar impact sensors are missing, the air bags can fail to deploy as intended, raising injury risk in a crash. A constant Airbag Warning Light, startup chime, or cluster message saying the Airbag System needs service means the truck needs dealer inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free B-pillar impact sensor inspection, with installation of missing sensors so the side air bags deploy as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram has mailed one, or reference recall number 23V264 and Ram recall 33A when you call.
- Keep using seat belts and avoid delaying the repair once your VIN is confirmed; missing B-pillar sensors delay side air bag deployment in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician inspects the B-pillar impact sensor locations and installs the sensors if they are missing. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. FCA US offers reimbursement for owners who already paid for a repair that later became part of this recall. The owner letter asks customers to send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment to FCA US so the company can confirm the expense.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 13, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 2, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| June 2, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 2, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 2, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V264?
Recall 23V264 covers 37 2022 Ram 1500 trucks that were built without B-pillar impact sensors. Those sensors help the air bag system read a side impact. Ram dealers will inspect the truck and install the sensors if needed, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2022 Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 23V264. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the inspection. The dealer will install missing B-pillar impact sensors if needed, free of charge. Reference recall 33A when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ram dealers will inspect the B-pillar impact sensors and install them if needed for free. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Ram dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is delayed air bag deployment or no air bag deployment in a crash. For recall 23V264, that failure increases the risk of injury because the side-impact air bag system is not receiving the sensor input it needs.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V264000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V264 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V264000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →