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2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ram dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

NHTSA #25V010000

Reported January 16, 2025 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 6,066 vehicles

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety consequence

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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