The 2009 RAM 5500 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag recall affects vehicles sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, where moisture accelerates the degradation of the inflator. On the steering side, the left tie rod assembly can break without warning, causing an immediate and complete loss of steering control. The tie rod connects the steering system to the front wheels, so a break means the driver loses the ability to steer the vehicle entirely. There is also an electrical concern: the 220-amp alternator can fail suddenly, which may cause the engine to stall with no warning, or the alternator can short circuit and start a fire.
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.
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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 left tie rod assembly can break, which affects steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly at no cost, or Chrysler will repurchase your vehicle or offer a purchase incentive.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
