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RAM 1500 Recall 24V653: Stability Control May Be Disabled, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 24V653, reported September 5, 2024, 1,025,432 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module can cause the electronic stability control system to turn off. Because the vehicle then fails to meet federal stability control requirements, it may be harder to keep control in a skid or emergency maneuver, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the ABS control module software at no charge. Owner notification letters began mailing September 26, 2024, and interim notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall 85B.

You should schedule the free software update with an authorized dealer as soon as possible. You can also check your vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site to confirm whether any open recalls apply to it.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V653Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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."
Risk
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Affected vehicles

RAM 150020192021202220232024