Recall 25V298 covers 71 2019-2024 Ram 1500 trucks with improperly connected driver's air bags. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 71 2019-2024 1500 trucks because the driver's side air bag has an improper connection that can stop it from deploying as intended. That failure increases the risk of injury in a crash, and Ram dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's side air bag in a 2019-2024 Ram 1500 is part of the steering wheel safety system. Its connector, called a squib connector, carries the electrical signal that tells the air bag to deploy when the truck's restraint system calls for it.
On affected trucks, the issue is not a defective air bag part. The connector was not secured properly during vehicle assembly, so the electrical connection for the driver's air bag can disconnect. If that happens, the air bag does not receive the signal it needs and does not deploy as intended.
There is no warning sign before the connector disconnects. Once it is disconnected, the air bag warning light will turn on and stay on. If that light is illuminated, the driver's air bag system is not confirming a proper connection.
Who's affected?
Spans six Ram 1500 model years (2019-2024), with the same steering column control module tied to air bag and wiring components.
| 2024 Ram 1500 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 1500 | wiring |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | air bag system |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | wiring |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | air bag system |
| 2020 Ram 1500 | wiring |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | air bag system |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | wiring |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | air bag system |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | wiring |
| 2023 Ram 1500 | air bag system |
| 2023 Ram 1500 | wiring |
| Units affected | 71 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver's side air bag does not deploy as intended, crash protection is reduced and injury risk rises. There is no warning sign before failure, but an airbag warning light stays on if the squib connector is disconnected. Schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2024 Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Ram dealer to schedule or confirm the free driver-side air bag connector repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V298 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to verify that the secured connector repair is recorded against your VIN.
- Drive carefully until the dealer confirms the repair is complete, since the driver-side air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician checks the driver's side air bag connector and secures it so the air bag is connected as intended. The recall work is free, and the remedy notice states that all vehicles have been remedied. Owners and purchasers with documented out-of-pocket costs for this repair before the manufacturer notification can request reimbursement under the manufacturer's general reimbursement plan. Keep prior repair paperwork available when you contact customer service or the dealer about that claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 8, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 27, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 5, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 5, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V298?
Recall 25V298 covers 71 2019-2024 Ram 1500 trucks with a driver's-side air bag connector problem. If the connector is not secured properly, the air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash. Ram dealers secured the connectors for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2024 Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included in recall 25V298. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the driver's-side air bag connector repair was completed. Reference recall number 25V298 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ram dealers secured the affected air bag connectors free of charge. The source record says all vehicles have been remedied.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the driver's-side air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash. That increases the risk of injury to the driver. The repair path is to have a franchised Ram dealer confirm the connector was secured.
What if I bought my Ram 1500 used?
The free recall repair still follows the VIN. If you bought the truck used and never received the owner letter mailed May 27, 2025, check your VIN and ask a franchised Ram dealer to confirm whether the air bag connector repair is already complete.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V298000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V298 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V298000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →