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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
The 2010 RAM 4500 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator defect affecting both the driver and passenger frontal airbags, where the inflators can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag concern spans multiple filings but describes the same underlying hazard: excessive internal pressure causes the inflator to rupture violently on deployment. Some of these recalls apply specifically to vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories, where moisture accelerates the deterioration of the inflator propellant. There is also a separate recall covering the alternator, which can fail suddenly and stall the vehicle without warning, or short circuit and start a fire. On the brake side, certain diesel-powered models with a hydroboost brake system can develop a slow-returning brake pedal after it is depressed, which reduces braking responsiveness and raises the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
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The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 220 amp alternator may suddenly fail, leaving the vehicle without charging power.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On diesel vehicles with hydroboost brakes, the power steering reservoir cap may build excessive pressure, causing the brake pedal to return slowly after pressing. This can keep brake lights on longer, potentially confusing drivers behind you.
What the fix does
Replace the power steering reservoir cap with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
