Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States, due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars’ electronic stability control systems.
The recall covers certain Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles from model years 2022. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these cars may be experiencing a malfunction in their anti-lock brake control module, which could cause the failure of stability control, a key element of safety, and thus increase the risk of an accident.
As a remedy, dealers will update the anti-lock brake control module software free of charge. Notification letters to dealers and owners are expected to be mailed July 26, NHTSA notes.
It is unclear if the update will be available to all Impact owners before then. Stellantis advises customers with questions or concerns to contact their dealers or the Chrysler Recall Assistance Center.
In a statement, a Stellantis spokesperson noted that a “routine review of customer feedback” led to a company investigation that discovered the software issue affecting certain vehicles. To date, Chrysler is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to the product, but “urges customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices,” the spokesperson added.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler expects a total of 211,581 vehicles – produced during certain periods from April 2021 to December 2022 – to have this defect in the United States, including 524 Ram 3500, 157,890 Ram 2500 and 53,167 Dodge Durango, depending on the NHTSA report.
Certain “similar vehicles” not included in this recall were produced before or after the suspected affected periods and/or have different anti-lock brake control module software, the report notes. Drivers can confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information by using the NHSTA website and or Chrysler Recall Search.
Beyond the United States, an estimated 17,462 vehicles will be recalled in Canada, in addition to 2,313 in Mexico and another 5,023 in some markets outside of North America, a declared the Stellantis spokesperson.
