The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V653000·Announced 2024-09-05

RAM 1500 Models Recalled for Anti-Lock Brake Software Malfunction

Chrysler is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 RAM 1500 vehicles because a software malfunction in the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a confirmed structural vehicle defect affecting safety-critical brake and stability control systems. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects qualify for Score 4 severity.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain RAM 1500 vehicles from model years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module. The defect may cause the electronic stability control system to disable inadvertently, which increases the risk of a crash.

These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, which requires functioning electronic stability control systems. Approximately 1,025,432 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners should contact their RAM dealer to have the ABS control module software updated at no charge. FCA US, LLC customer service can be reached at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a service appointment. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024, with interim notification letters mailed October 10, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Brake System / Electronic Stability Control
Hazard
Affected units
1,025,432

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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