DETROIT — Stellantis, the maker of Ram pickup trucks, is recalling more than 260,000 vehicles in North America because their side air bags can explode without warning and send debris into the cabin.
Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, said in a news release on Friday that the recall covers certain Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups from the 2015 through 2020 model years. Also included are some previous-generation Ram 1500 pickups, known as the Classic, from 2015 through 2020. The latest version of the Ram 1500, which was rolled out in 2019, is not affected, the company said.
Stellanis said 212,373 vehicles were recalled in the United States, with approximately 42,532 recalled from Canada, 3,803 from Mexico and about 4,540 in certain markets outside North America.
In a statement, Stellantis said the air bag inflators in the pickups were contaminated with moisture during a supplier’s manufacturing process.
Metal canisters holding the inflator can rupture, even if the air bags are not deployed during a crash, according to The Detroit News.
One inflator ruptured, but Stellantis said in a statement that there were no injuries.
The company said it will notify customers when they can schedule service. Consumers with questions can call 800-853-1403.
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