2009 Ram 2500 Recalls: 1 Safety Recall
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Ram 2500, including at least one urgent “park it” warning. Here's what each one means for a used-car buyer.
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Open recall campaign (NHTSA)
Yes
“Park it” urgent warning
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Vehicle systems affected
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Open recalls for the 2009 Ram 2500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA 18V021000
PARK IT — urgent
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A."
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Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Ch…
Reported: 09/01/2018
Is the 2009 Ram 2500 safe to buy used?
1 open recall doesn't automatically mean you should walk away — most recalls are repaired free of charge at a dealer. What matters is whether this specific car has had the work done. An unrepaired “park it” recall is both a safety risk and real negotiating leverage: you can make the repair a condition of sale or ask for money off to cover your time.
How buyers use recall data to negotiate
- Lead with the facts. Bring the NHTSA campaign numbers to the seller — it signals you've done your homework.
- Make repair a condition. Ask the seller to complete any open recall at a dealer before you pay.
- Trade it for price. If they won't fix it, ask for money off to cover the trip and downtime.
- Verify the VIN. A full ClearVIN Buyer Brief confirms which recalls are still open on the exact car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 1 open safety recall for the 2009 Ram 2500, including at least one urgent “park it” campaign. Each campaign and its remedy is listed above.
Are Ram 2500 recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge at any authorized Ram dealer, regardless of the car's age or mileage and regardless of how many owners it has had.
How do I check if a specific 2009 Ram 2500 had its recalls fixed?
You need the car's 17-character VIN. A ClearVIN Buyer Brief looks up the exact VIN against NHTSA's database and shows which recall campaigns are still open on that individual vehicle.
Should recalls stop me from buying a used 2009 Ram 2500?
Not necessarily. Most recalls are quick, free dealer fixes. Use any open recall as leverage: ask the seller to complete the repair before sale, or negotiate the price down to cover it.
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