Ram recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
What could happen
A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 1500 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V287000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 11, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45,896
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 26, 2012 to Feb 5, 2013
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc)
- Maker's own recall number
- N37
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Tires Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Back over prevention Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Ram recall: Seat belts Jul 30, 2026
- Ram recall: Exterior lighting Jul 1, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.