Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug that can disable stability control

[Morenar]

Just came across this today

Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug that can disable stability control

Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system. Stellantis said in a statement Saturday that the trucks may have anti-lock brake software that could inadvertently shut down the stability...

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Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.

The recall covers certain trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.

Stellantis said in a statement Saturday that the trucks may have anti-lock brake software that could inadvertently shut down the stability control, which manages the throttle and brakes to avoid skidding.

If that happens, the company said the brakes would still work. Stellantis said it's not aware of any crashes or injuries from the problem.

U.S. safety standards require electronic stability control to work during nearly all phases of driving, the company says.

Dealers will update software to fix the problem at no cost to owners, who will be notified by letters starting Oct. 3.

 

[bigdodge]

mine showed up

"2019-2024 Ram 1500 Pickup"

Recalls Look-up by VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

 

[c3k]

just ran my VIN and it states, no,

Recalls Look-up by VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

Could be because the recall doesn't go "live" until October 3rd? Or, just some vehicles are affected by it. If the latter, then what is the determining factor between affected and unaffected?

(Meantime, this would be my first dealer flash/recall since I got my GDE tune. I'll have to verify that I won't lose it if the dealer flashes anything. Hmm...)

 

[theblet]

Why not 2020’s?!

 

[Jimmy07]

Why not 2020’s?!

That’s what is strange. According to the affected ABS module software part number list, all three part numbers used are affected (the one used for TRX, the one used for adaptive cruise equipped trucks, and the one used for non adaptive cruise equipped trucks). So, it should be every single 2019-2024 1500 DT 5th gen Ram. They all used the exact same ABS Module Part numbers with the same software calibration, even 2020 model year.

 

[bigdodge]

actual recall from nhtsa

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V653-8509.PDF

"2019-2024 Ram 1500 Pickup"

 

[HSKR R/T]

Why not 2020’s?!

2020s were just better

 

[cerbo]

recall/. my 24 is saying not affected either. maybe they are not in the system yet?

 

[Jimmy07]

recall/. my 24 is saying not affected either. maybe they are in the system yet?

Correct, VINs haven’t been loaded into the system yet, and dealers haven’t been notified. Estimated percentage with defect is 100%.

 

[cerbo]

Correct, VINs haven’t been loaded into the system yet, and dealers haven’t been notified. Estimated percentage with defect is 100%.

I saw the 100% defect rate so I figured as much. Doesn t look like a big deal anyway.

 

[Mirowpl]

I got an email notice about electronic throttle control alert On 9/3/24 But mine is the eco diesel so it may be different

 

[logboom]

Letters going out October 3rd....

Stellantis Recalls 1.5 Million Ram Pickups to Fix Software Problem

Automaker Stellantis is recalling over one million Ram pickups due to an issue linked to their electronic stability control (ESC).

www.breitbart.com

 

[jloops]

I got this warning a few times that the dealer was never able to explain and/ or reproduce. Hopefully it’s covered in the recall software update.

 

[HemiDude]

That’s what is strange. According to the affected ABS module software part number list, all three part numbers used are affected (the one used for TRX, the one used for adaptive cruise equipped trucks, and the one used for non adaptive cruise equipped trucks). So, it should be every single 2019-2024 1500 DT 5th gen Ram. They all used the exact same ABS Module Part numbers with the same software calibration, even 2020 model year.

Even the NTHSA site contradicts itself, saying 100% of the vehicles being affected, but then omitting an entire model year

 

[Jimmy07]

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Even the NTHSA site contradicts itself, saying 100% of the vehicles being affected, but then omitting an entire model year

That reads to mean 100% of the affected model years: 2019, and 2021-2024.

 

[BlueHemi1500]

I read a similar article Friday, and I'm curious how the 2020 model year is exempted from the recall. As previously noted the part number(s) have not changed. I will be waiting for a letter in the mail, I guess, about Thanksgiving. I wonder how long before the dealers will have the new updates and how long our trucks will have to be in the shop waiting for the 5-minute software update to be completed.

BlueHemi1500

 

[HemiDude]

Reading through the chronology on the NTHSA site, it looks like they pulled one month’s worth of data. If it were me, and that’s all the data I had, I’d probably go ahead and add in 2020 to that list just for safety.

 

[scottmoyer]

I just entered my VIN to NHTSA and it came back with the 1 open recall for ESC.

 

[theblet]

My mopar owners portal is showing 1 incomplete recall for this now.

 

[Cbty2050]

The recall is out and flash available, but only the 23-24 year trucks can be done at this time.