The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 has two recalls of equal seriousness: a passenger-side airbag inflator that can rupture on deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, and a left tie rod that can break and cause a sudden loss of steering control.
The airbag concern affects the front passenger inflator, which can build excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys in a crash, causing the housing to burst and scatter metal fragments toward occupants. The steering concern applies to 4x4 configurations: if the left tie rod breaks, the driver loses the ability to steer the front wheels.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The left tie rod assembly may break, which could affect steering control.
What the fix does
Chrysler will inspect and replace the left tie rod assembly as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
