Product Recall: Major Stellantis Ram Truck Recall Addresses Stability Control Concerns
Stellantis Initiates Product Recall for Ram Trucks
Stellantis is recalling more than 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks in the U.S. to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2021 through 2025 models of the Ram 1500 trucks.
Impact of the Recall
- The recall also affects over 233,161 vehicles in Canada, Mexico, and certain markets outside of North America.
- Stellantis stated that trucks may have anti-lock brake software, which could inadvertently shut down the stability control.
- If disabled, the brakes would continue to work, and no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Dealer Actions and Notifications
Dealers will update software to resolve the issue at no cost to owners. Notifications will be sent out starting Oct. 3.
Additional Recalls by Stellantis
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced another recall for 32,863 Jeep Gladiator vehicles manufactured between 2020-2024 and Jeep Wrangler vehicles from 2018 to 2024 due to potential internal short circuits in the instrument panel cluster.
- Stellantis has faced a series of recalls this year.
- In March, it recalled thousands of Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models due to a manufacturing defect with potential airbag issues.
- Earlier recalls included Jeep Grand Cherokees and other Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Jeep vehicles.
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