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Ram 3500 Cab Chassis recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints for the Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, covering model years 2016 to 2018. Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 2 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2016–2018)
  • top component: Air Bags (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 25V010000 (reported Jan 16, 2025)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (50.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 2 complaints are for the 2018 model year.

Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201821000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ram 3500 Cab Chassis components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (50.0% of all 2), followed by Electrical System (1) and Visibility/Wiper (1). Another 1 complaint is filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags150.0%
Electrical System150.0%
Unknown or Other150.0%
Visibility/Wiper150.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ram 3500 Cab Chassis recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 3500 Cab Chassis, newest first. The only campaign, 25V010000, covers model year 2016.

  • 1 recall campaign
Ram 3500 Cab Chassis recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V010000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

    Model year 2016

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ram 3500 Cab Chassis questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Ram 3500 Cab Chassis have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, covering model years 2016 to 2018. The campaign, 25V010000, was reported on January 16, 2025 and is filed under “Air bags”.

What is the most common Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 50.0% of all 2. Electrical System (1) and Visibility/Wiper (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ram 3500 Cab Chassis?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ram dealer.

How many Ram 3500 Cab Chassis complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.