Recall 13V-287
Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2013 Ram 1500: Electronic stability control (esc).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-287
- Reported
- July 2, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 45,896 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY: 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ram 1500 2013