The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 has two recalls of equal severity: a passenger frontal airbag inflator that can fail, and a left tie rod that can break and cause a complete loss of steering control.
On the steering side, this recall applies to 4x4 configurations: the left tie rod assembly can fracture, leaving the driver unable to steer the vehicle and raising the risk of a crash. The airbag recall involves the passenger-side frontal inflator module, which may not perform correctly in a crash, affecting protection for the front passenger.