Ram product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 5, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2019–2024 Ram 1500

Recall number

24V653000

Brand / firm

Ram

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,025,432 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.