Ram 1500 Classic, 2500, And 3500 Pickup Recalls In San Diego
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 213,174 Ram trucks are recalled because of defective airbags. This includes certain model years of the 1500 Classic, 2500, and 3500 pickups produced between 2012 and 2014.
Affected owners will be notified via first-class mail, but it is important that all drivers with risk factors take immediate action. Risk factors include prolonged exposure to high-heat conditions such as frequently leaving a car parked in direct sunlight or frequent city driving without A.C. usage. In addition, those who have ever experienced a crash should schedule an inspection for possible replacement immediately.
The root cause behind this recall is faulty front driver side inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation. The chemical diisocyanate used during production inflators can deteriorate and cause the front passenger airbag to deploy with too much force. This results in a risk of serious injury or death to passengers and drivers.
Prolonged Exposure To High-Heat Conditions
The first sign of an inflator issue is a yellow indicator on the driver-side airbag tab beginning next to the seat belt buckle that reads “front passenger air bag” along with a corresponding pictogram. In addition, those who have ever experienced a crash should schedule an inspection for possible replacement immediately, as this indicates evidence of an excessively deployed airbag inflator even if no notification letter is received by mail. Affected owners will be notified via first-class mail, but it is important that all drivers with risk factors take immediate action. Risk factors include prolonged exposure to high-heat conditions such as frequently leaving a car parked in direct sunlight or frequent city driving without A.C. usage. In addition, those who have ever experienced a crash should schedule an inspection for possible replacement immediately, as this indicates evidence of an excessively deployed airbag inflator even if no notification letter is received by mail.
The root cause behind this recall is faulty front driver side inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation. The chemical diisocyanate used during production inflators can deteriorate and cause the front passenger airbag to deploy with too much force. This results in a risk of serious injury or death to passengers and drivers. To locate part numbers affected by the recall, search the NHTSA website for Identification Numbers DOT HS Number 680334 using the make & model of the vehicle (i.eRam 1500 Classic).
Conclusion
Contact Scott Law Group P.C. for a free consultation if you have been injured as the result of a defective airbag. If you have recently received a letter notifying you of an impending airbag recall, do not ignore it! Schedule an inspection and replacement as soon as possible to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.
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