NHTSA Safety Recalls
2013 Ram C/V Tradesman Recalls
The 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Ram C/V Tradesman built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman
AIR BAGS
NHTSA 14V528000- The defect
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
- The risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
Reported April 9, 2014 by Chrysler Group LLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA 13V283000- The defect
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
Reported February 7, 2013 by Chrysler Group LLC
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.