RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 And 3 More Recall R/2026/126: Passenger Airbag Inflator, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- S43
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
RAM recalled 1500, 2500, 3500 and 3 more vehicles built between 5 February 2004 and 29 October 2010. In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger airbag inflator Defect: In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality. The concern is caused by moisture in the air getting past faulty seals and being absorbed by the pyrotechnic biscuits in the inflator. As a result it is more likely to occur sooner in areas of high humidity and high temperature difference. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the passenger front air bag module which includes the inflator.
Are You Affected?
1500, 2500, 3500 and 3 more built between 5 February 2004 and 29 October 2010 may be included. RAM estimates 1 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 S43 or the DVSA reference R/2026/126. 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 3 moreDriver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2026/124 | |
| 3500 CAB ChassisRAM 3500 Cab Driver airbag inflator | Urgent | R/2025/173 | |
| 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/2026/124 on 20 Mar 2026, for driver airbag inflator. The one launched after it was R/2026/133 on 20 Mar 2026, for passenger airbag inflator. You can also see every RAM recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/126, launched 20 March 2026. 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.