RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 And 1 More Recall R/2022/217: Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Might Rupture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- Y63
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
RAM recalled 1500, 2500, 3500 and 1 more vehicles built between 27 March 2015 and 31 August 2020. On a number of vehicles the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator may rupture. The dealer will check and replace one or both of the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain,s. 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: SIDE AIR BAG INFLATABLE CURTAIN INFLATOR MIGHT RUPTURE Defect: On a number of vehicles the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) inflator may rupture. Remedy: Check and replace one or both of the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain�s
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side air bag inflatable curtain inflator might rupture.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace one or both of the Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain,s.
Are You Affected?
1500, 2500, 3500 and 1 more built between 27 March 2015 and 31 August 2020 may be included. RAM estimates 11 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 Y63 or the DVSA reference R/2022/217. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 3500, 3500 CAB Chassis, 4500 CAB Chassis and 1 morePassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/133 | |
| 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 CAB Chassis and 2 morePassenger airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/126 | |
| 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 CAB Chassis and 3 moreDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/124 | |
| 1500, 2500, 3500The tailgate may have been built with one or both tailgate strikers misaligned | Book soon | R/2023/013 | |
| 1500, 2500, 3500Incompatable rear-view camera and radio systems might prevent image displaying | Low | R/2022/218 |
This is one of 28 RAM recalls in DVSA’s data. The RAM recall launched before it was R/2022/216 on 9 Sep 2022, for the side air bag inflatable curtain (sabic) inflator may rupture. The one launched after it was R/2022/218 on 9 Sep 2022, for incompatable rear-view camera and radio systems might prevent image displaying. You can also see every RAM recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/217, 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.