NHTSA Recall # | 97735 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V287000 |
MFG Compaign # | N37 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
Date of notification | 11/09/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/06/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/02/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/07/13 |
Report created | 08/07/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 45896 |
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 summary | A disabled esc system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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). |