(Bloomberg) -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said it is recallingabout 1.73 million trucks for defects including a wiring harnessthat may short-circuit and set off an air bag.

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The largest recall covers about 1.35 million 2012, 2013 and 2014Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups and some Ram chassis cabs. Thecampaign includes about 236,000 vehicles in Canada, 26,543 inMexico and 23,635 outside North America. Fiat Chrysler said itknows of two injuries related to the issue and no accidents. Thecompany is mailing notices to customers who can then schedule anappointment with their local dealer.

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In July, Fiat Chrysler agreed to pay a record $105 millionpenalty and take steps following a government investigation of thecompany’s handling of 23 recalls involving more than 11 millioncars and trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationdemanded that consumers be able to sell their vehicles back to thecompany if repairs haven’t been completed.

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Related: Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million autos for hackingdefense

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As part of the July agreement with the government, Fiat Chrysleragreed to hire an independent monitor to ensure it will no longerdelay safety recalls.

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Also Thursday, the company announced two other campaigns. One isfor side-curtain air bags that don’t comply with federalregulations on 188,000 Quad Cab pickups from 2014 and 2015. Theother recall covers about 193,600 heavy-duty trucks, because faultybracket welds may diminish steering response.

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