RAM 1500 Pickup (Ds), 3500 10K LB CAB Chassis, RAM 2500 Pickup And 2 More Recall R/2022/216: The Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (Sabic) Inflator May Rupture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 43
- vehicles in the UK
- Y55
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
RAM recalled 1500 Pickup (ds), 3500 10K LB CAB Chassis, RAM 2500 Pickup and 2 more vehicles built between 9 April 2015 and 3 November 2015. On a number of vehicles the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator may rupture. The dealer will replace both side air bag inflatable curtains. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a number of vehicles the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator may rupture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SIDE AIR BAG INFLATABLE CURTAIN (SABIC) INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE. Defect: On a number of vehicles the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator may rupture. Remedy: Replace both Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) inflator may rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both side air bag inflatable curtains.
Are You Affected?
1500 Pickup (ds), 3500 10K LB CAB Chassis, RAM 2500 Pickup and 2 more built between 9 April 2015 and 3 November 2015 may be included. RAM estimates 43 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with RAM, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with RAM.
- Book with any franchised RAM dealer, quoting the campaign code Y55 or the DVSA reference R/2022/216. See how to get a RAM recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Pickup (ds)RAM 1500 Pickup 3.0L diesel. Loss of crankshaft reference position. Software update | Urgent | R/2025/486 | |
| 1500 Pickup (ds)High pressure fuel pump | Urgent | R/2024/188 | |
| 1500 Pickup (ds), 2500 Pickup (dj), 3500 10K LB CAB Chassis, 3500 Cab/chassis (dd) and 2 moreMalfunctioning steering column control module (SCCM) | Urgent | R/2024/143 | |
| 1500, 2500, 3500, RAM Truck DXSide air bag inflatable curtain inflator might rupture | Urgent | R/2022/217 | |
| 2500 Pickup, 3500 10K LB CAB ChassisThe electronic stability control warning lamp may not display properly under certain conditions | Urgent | R/2022/212 |
This is one of 28 RAM recalls in DVSA’s data. The RAM recall launched before it was R/2022/212 on 9 Sep 2022, for the electronic stability control warning lamp may not display properly under certain…. The one launched after it was R/2022/217 on 9 Sep 2022, for side air bag inflatable curtain inflator might rupture. You can also see every RAM recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/216, launched 9 September 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.