Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced about 1.4 million Ram 1500 trucks may have defective electronic stability control systems due to software errors. The recall targets trucks manufactured between 2019 and 2024, equipped with antilock brake system (ABS) control modules that could malfunction, potentially increasing the risk of an accident.
The issue was first identified in February after FCA reviewed warranty and field reports, leading to an investigation by engineers who traced the problem back to software glitches in the ABS control modules.
Owners of the affected vehicles will notice several warning lights on their dashboards, including those for ABS, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning systems.
According to FCA, this recall also extends to 158,670 trucks in Canada.
Starting Oct. 3, FCA plans to send recall letters to affected owners, instructing them to visit dealers who will update the software of the ABS control module at no cost.
For those with faulty MOPAR replacement parts, FCA has issued a separate recall for 7,300 ABS control modules sold as replacements for the same range of trucks. Owners of these parts have the option to have the defective module replaced or repurchased by FCA, besides the software update.
Owners concerned about whether their vehicle is affected by this recall can contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 with the recall number 85B for the Ram 1500 trucks and 76B for the MOPAR ABS control modules.
Check for open recalls on any vehicle using its VIN or license plate number at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
