Ram C/V Tradesman Recalls (2013-2015)
The Ram C/V Tradesman has been the subject of 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2013 to 2015 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags and electrical system.
The Ram C/V Tradesman scores 48 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 2 campaigns span 3 model years of the Ram C/V Tradesman. The single largest affected 224,264 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common C/V Tradesman problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Ram C/V Tradesman may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Ram C/V Tradesman recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Ram C/V Tradesman recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2015 Ram C/V Tradesman Recalls
1 recall affects the 2015 Ram C/V Tradesman, involving the air bags.
2014 Ram C/V Tradesman Recalls
1 recall affects the 2014 Ram C/V Tradesman, involving the air bags.
Every Ram C/V Tradesman recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman
- Vehicles in this recall
- 18,245
- Reported
- Sep 4, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 22, 2014
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
NHTSA campaign number 14V528000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman
- Vehicles in this recall
- 224,264
- Reported
- Jul 2, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 11, 2013
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
NHTSA campaign number 13V283000.
Common questions about Ram C/V Tradesman recalls
- Does the Ram C/V Tradesman have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on record for the Ram C/V Tradesman across the 2013 to 2015 model years. The most common areas are the air bags and electrical system.
- How many times has the Ram C/V Tradesman been recalled?
- The Ram C/V Tradesman has 2 recall campaigns from the 2013 to 2015 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Ram C/V Tradesman recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 224,264 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
- Which Ram C/V Tradesman model year has the most recalls?
- The 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Ram C/V Tradesman has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.