1.7 Million Ram Pickups Recalled By Fiat Chrysler ~ Is Yours Affected

1.7 million recent model Ram pickups have been recalled because of wiring harnesses, airbags and steering components that may be faulty.

USA Today is reporting:

Recall #1: The largest of the three recalls announced today involves an estimated 1.1 million pickups sold in North America that may have steering-wheel wiring harnesses that wear because of contact with a spring and could inadvertently set off the truck's airbag. The wear could cause a short-circuit that may lead to inadvertent driver-side airbag deployment. The wiring harness issues affect:

• Model-year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups and 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs.

The company said it is aware of two injuries, but no accidents.

Recall #2: Fiat Chrysler also said it will recall about 190,337 Ram heavy-duty trucks in North America to inspect and repair bracket welds that could affect steering. Some of the welds for the steering components could separate. That recall affects

• Some 2013 Ram 3500 pickups, 2014 Ram 2500/3500 pickups and 3500 Chassis Cabs.

The company is aware of one accident involving the bracket weld problem. There were no injuries.

Recall #3: This involves 188,000 model-year 2014 and 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickups to make the side curtain airbags compliant with a federal regulation to reduce the risk of a rear occupant being ejected during a rollover.

• Model-year 2014 and 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab pickups

The company said it isn't aware of any injuries or accidents related to that recall.

Customers with questions can call the FCA US Customer Care Center at 1-800-853-1403 or visit http://recalls.mopar.com/  or https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/ to determine if their vehicles are included in this campaign.

[USA Today]