Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V653000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-09-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V653000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,025,432
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-05
Owners notified
2024-09-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 15002024 2023 2022 2021 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.