NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V287000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 1500
YEAR: 2013
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N37
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20120626
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20130205
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 45,961
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130702
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130716
REGULATION PART #:
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DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
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 SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 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), or go to
www.safercar.gov.