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RAM 1500 Recall 13V287: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

NHTSA campaign 13V287, reported July 2, 2013, 45,896 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V287Chrysler Group LLC
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
Risk
A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

RAM 15002013