Chrysler Recalls Mopar ABS Modules for Electronic Stability Control Defect
Chrysler is recalling Mopar Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Modules because software may prevent the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light from illuminating, 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 structural vehicle safety system (Electronic Stability Control) where a failure to alert the driver increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Modules. The recall addresses a software defect where the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction indicator light may fail to illuminate during certain conditions. This failure means the modules do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The defect increases the risk of a crash because drivers may not be alerted to an ESC problem. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific model years involved.
Dealers will update the software, repurchase, or replace the ABS control modules free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Affected units
- 1,451
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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