Vehicle recall 19V407000 · May 31, 2019
2019-2020 Ram 1500
The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence
- Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V407000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- V61, V71
- Owner notification
- June 20, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 295,981
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Seat belts › Pretensioner; Air bags
Vehicles covered
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