2019–2024 RAM 1500: Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall
NHTSA campaign 24V653000 · 1.0M units potentially affected · filed Sep 5, 2024
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
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 no.
- 75B
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Units affected
- 1,025,432
- Report received
- Sep 5, 2024
- Owner letters
- Sep 26, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- RAM 1500 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024