Stellantis has issued a recall affecting a significant number of Ram pickup trucks due to a software glitch that poses a risk to the electronic stability control system. The recall, which covers specific models from 2019 through 2021 to 2025, also extends to over 233,000 vehicles in regions beyond North America, including Canada and Mexico.
According to Stellantis, the problem lies in the anti-lock brake software within the trucks, which has the potential to cause an unintended shutdown of the stability control mechanism. This system, responsible for managing throttle and braking to prevent skidding, may be compromised due to the software issue. Despite the potential impact on stability control, the company reassured owners that the brakes themselves would remain functional even in the event of software failure.
Stellantis emphasized that it is not aware of any accidents or injuries linked to this software problem but underlined the importance of ensuring compliance with U.S. safety standards, which mandate the continuous operation of electronic stability control during various driving scenarios. To address the issue, the company plans to update the software of affected trucks free of charge, with notifications to owners set to commence from October 3rd. Additionally, another notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that Stellantis is recalling more vehicles, including Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler models, due to separate concerns related to instrument panel clusters and internal short circuits. These recalls add to a series of previous recalls made by Stellantis throughout the year due to various safety hazards.