Campaign 24V-653

Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system

Defect summary

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."

Consequence

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V653000. 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: 51, of which 4 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-653
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ram	1500	2019 to 2024	51

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

4 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-561 Sep 1, 2026
Brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control
26V-414 Jun 30, 2026
Brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist
26V-244 Apr 16, 2026
Trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control
26V-223 Apr 9, 2026
Brake system control module may fail to operate properly, which can cause a loss of anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC)
24V-794 Oct 24, 2024
Front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system
24E-075 Sep 5, 2024
Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system