2022 RAM 2500 Electronic Stability Control Software Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2022 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles due to an ABS control module software malfunction that can disable the electronic stability control system, increasing crash risk. Dealers will provide a free software update.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm vehicle safety defect where the electronic stability control system can be disabled by a software malfunction. However, no injuries, crashes, or deaths have been reported in the source text, so the hazard remains theoretical.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles, along with 2022 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles are affected by a software malfunction in the ABS control module that may disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system.
When the ESC system is disabled, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126 (Electronic Stability Control Systems). Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
The recall affects approximately 211,581 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Chrysler dealers will update the ABS control module software at no charge to owners.
Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information. They can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov. The NHTSA campaign number is 24V415000.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 RAM 2500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- esc-failure
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 211,581
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- 2500
- DURANGO
- 3500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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