Recall 24V653000: Ram 1500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
Summary
The problem. 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."
The risk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V653000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 75B
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Report received
- September 5, 2024
- Owners notified
- September 26, 2024
- Units affected
- 1,025,432
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 126
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.