Ram recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What could happen
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 1500 2019, 2021–2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V653000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 5, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 26, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,025,432
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
- Maker's own recall number
- 75B
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 126
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.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.