The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V287000·Announced 2013-07-02

Chrysler Recalls 2013 RAM 1500 Trucks for Electronic Stability Control Software Issue

Chrysler is recalling 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks because a software issue may disable the Electronic Stability Control system, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the Electronic Stability Control system may be disabled, increasing the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured between June 26, 2012, and February 5, 2013. The recall involves approximately 45,896 vehicles.

The recall is due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module. This issue may cause the ESC system to be disabled when the vehicle is started. A disabled ESC system may result in a loss of directional control, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
45,896

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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