Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has announced a recall of Ram 1500 pickup trucks from model years 2019 and 2021-2024 due to a software issue in the anti-lock brake system.
According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the software glitch could cause the anti-lock brake system to “disable the electronic stability control system,” which may increase the risk of a crash.
The recall affects approximately 1.46 million vehicles globally, with the majority located in the US. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or accidents linked to the issue.
If the malfunction occurs, drivers may notice warning lights for the ABS, ESC, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Forward Collision Warning illuminate upon starting the vehicle.
The NHTSA states that recall notices will be mailed to affected owners in early October. To resolve the issue, truck owners will need to take their vehicles to a dealership for an update to the ABS control module software.
As it stands, the affected trucks do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for electronic stability control systems.
