Campaign 13V-287

Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 13V287000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about stability and traction control on these vehicles: 18, of which 3 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 13V-287
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Ram1500201318
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.