Ram pickups recalled because air bags may not work in crash

Posted: Updated:
WOODBURY -

(AP) Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 343,000 Ram pickup trucks worldwide because the air bags may not inflate in a crash.

The recall covers the Ram 1500 mainly from the 2019 model year, although the company has a small number of 2020 models.

Fiat Chrysler says a software error can inadvertently disable the air bags and a device that tightens seat belts before a crash. FCA doesn't know of any crashes or injuries and says the problem is rare.

Nearly one-third of the 2019 U.S. models are still at dealers.

Most of the recalled trucks are in North America.

Owners will be notified starting July 20. Dealers will either replace computers that control the air bags or update software.

  • SlideshowsGalleriesMore>>

  • Dog Day Fridays for Aug. 16

    Dog Day Fridays for Aug. 16

    Friday, August 16 2019 10:50 AM EDT2019-08-16 14:50:30 GMT
    Faith is a sweet, 6-year-old Terrier mix with a lot of love to give. Faith is very affectionate when she bonds with her human friends. Faith loves to curl up next to you and even sit in your lap for love!Faith is a sweet, 6-year-old Terrier mix with a lot of love to give. Faith is very affectionate when she bonds with her human friends. Faith loves to curl up next to you and even sit in your lap for love!
    Faith is a sweet, 6-year-old Terrier mix with a lot of love to give. Faith is very affectionate when she bonds with her human friends. Faith loves to curl up next to you and even sit in your lap for love!Faith is a sweet, 6-year-old Terrier mix with a lot of love to give. Faith is very affectionate when she bonds with her human friends. Faith loves to curl up next to you and even sit in your lap for love!
    This week's dogs are up for adoption at Bobbi and the Strays. The shelter is located at 2 Rider Place in Freeport. Their phone number is (516) 378-4340.
    This week's dogs are up for adoption at Bobbi and the Strays. The shelter is located at 2 Rider Place in Freeport. Their phone number is (516) 378-4340.

  • Memories of Woodstock on its 50th anniversary

    Memories of Woodstock on its 50th anniversary

    Thursday, August 15 2019 2:10 PM EDT2019-08-15 18:10:36 GMT
    The three-day festival of love and music featured some of the biggest musical names from the summer of love, including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and The Who.
    The three-day festival of love and music featured some of the biggest musical names from the summer of love, including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and The Who.

  • Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area

    Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area

    THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
    THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.

    Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.

    Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.

    •   
sorry to interrupt
your first 20 are free
Access to News 12 is free for Optimum, Comcast®, Spectrum Networks® and Service ElectricSM customers.
Please enjoy 20 complimentary views of articles, photos, and videos during the next 30 days.
you have reached your 20 view limit
Access to News 12 is free for Optimum, Comcast®, Spectrum Networks® and Service ElectricSM customers.
Please login or create an account to continue enjoying News12.
create an account
Our sign-up page is undergoing maintenance and is not currently available. However, you will be given direct access to news12.com while we complete our upgrade.
When we are back up and running you will be prompted at that time to complete your sign in. Until then, enjoy the local news, weather, traffic and more that's "as local as local news gets."
back to site