Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over reduced stability

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over reduced stability  

November 6, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI  – November 6, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, has recalled 33,777 2025 RAM 1500 pickup trucks with faulty electronic stability systems (ESC). 

The defect makes the vehicle less stable, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. This is at least the third stability-related RAM recall this year.

Recall summary  

The ESC monitors the speed of the vehicle’s wheels and – if one of them is spinning faster or slower than the others – applies the brakes or reduces the engine’s output. In the affected pickups, the ESC may stop working because of a faulty bearing.

Recall risks

The defect makes the car harder to control, upping the risk of a crash.

Other RAM recalls

This is at least the third time this year ESC issues resulted in a RAM recall. In June, the automaker recalled over 211,000 RAM 2500 and 3500 cars as well Dodge Durangos due to stability issues caused by a software error. In September, the recall was expanded.

Separately, last month, Stellantis recalled close to 130,000 RAM trucks whose turn signals would fail to self-cancel.

 The repair

Dealers will replace the wheel bearings if needed. The repair will be free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 19, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Stellantis reduced stability recall is affecting more over 33,000 pickup trucks. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals 

October 25, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – October 25, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 129,313 2023-2024 RAM 1500 pickup trucks whose turn signals may not self-cancel. This augments the risk of an accident.

Recall summary  

Due to a manufacturing error,  turn signal indicators in the affected vehicles may stay on even after the turn is completed.

Recall risks

Faulty turn signals can confuse other motorists, upping the risk of a crash.

Other RAM recalls

In September,  more than a million RAM trucks were recalled due to reduced stability, as reported.

A similar recall was done in June 2020 for RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks, also as reported. 

The repair

Dealers will inspect the part responsible for the defect – the steering column control module – and replace it if needed. The repair will be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail between October 29, 2024, and November 5, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This RAM faulty turn signal recall affects nearly 130,000 pickup trucks. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls 1.2 million RAM pickups over reduced stability

Stellantis recalls 1.2 million RAM pickups over reduced stability 

September 24, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – September 24, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling over 1.2 million pickups because of a software glitch that may reduce their stability, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected in this round: 

  • 2019 RAM 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 RAM 1500

Recall summary  

The electronic stability control (ESC) system is an extension of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) whose job is to keep the vehicle stable during “sudden maneuvers.” Due to a software error, the ABS disable the the ESC.

This recall appears to be an expansion of another one conducted for the same issue back in June.

Recall risks

The pickup may be more difficult to control during sudden maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs 

The driver may notice ABS and ESC warning lights on the dashboard. In addition, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) and the forward collision warning (FCW) will not be operable.

Safety tips

While driving with a malfunctioning ESC is possible, you should adjust your speed and steering inputs accordingly.  

Other RAM recalls

Some of the trucks listed here may have also been affected by a recall caused by inoperable rearview cameras, which took place in October 2023. 

In May 2023, over 1,500 RAM 1500 pickups were recalled due to the risk of stalling while driving, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will upgrade the ABS module software with a newer version free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail between October 3, 2024, and October 10, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 1.2 million pickup trucks are affected by this RAM ABS module recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls Ram trucks with faulty rearview cameras

Stellantis recalls Ram trucks with faulty rearview cameras

December 11, 2021 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – December 11, 2021 – Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), which owns the RAM brand, has recalled 38,157 2021 Ram 1500 trucks whose rearview cameras may fail to display an image. This limits drivers’ visibility when backing up, increasing the risk of crash and injury.

This recall appears to be an expansion of a previous recall conducted for the same issue in the summer.

Recall summary  

Vehicles affected by this Ram 1500 recall have software – known as the Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) –  which assists the driver when backing up a vehicle with a trailer by displaying the image behind the truck.

For unknown reasons, the rearview camera may fail to display an image. 

The component that causes this issue is the TRSCM, with part numbers 68423566AE and 68423566AF. 

Warning signs  

Drivers may notice the image on display not showing up while reversing. When that happens, the Electronic Throttle Control warning will light up on the dashboard. 

Recall risks

Lack of visibility while backing up increases the risk of a crash or injury and may even cause accidents with tragic outcomes. That is why rearview cameras have been mandatory on all vehicles since May 2018.

Other Stellantis recalls 

This recall appears to be an expansion of a previous recall conducted in July for the same issue.

Earlier model-years of Ram 1500 trucks, as well as Ram 2500 and 3500 are subject to a September recall caused by faulty airbag inflators. 

The repair

At this time, the repair is still being developed. Notifications about the repair will be sent to vehicle owners around January 12, 2022.  

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Ram trailer reverse guidance recall includes more than 30,000 trucks. To do a Ram recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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