Stellantis recalls 1.5 million vehicles globally due to software glitch
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a global recall for approximately 1.46 million vehicles. The recall is due to a software glitch in the anti-lock brake system (ABS), that could potentially increase crash risk. The majority of the affected models are Ram 1500 trucks from model years 2019 and 2021-2024, and nearly 1.23 million units being recalled in the US alone.
Recall extends beyond US borders
The recall extends beyond the US, with approximately 159,000 vehicles in Canada, 13,000 in Mexico, and 61,000 outside North America also affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified a software malfunction that could disable the electronic stability control system. This issue means that these four-wheelers do not comply with a US federal motor vehicle safety standard on ESC systems.
Stellantis outlines indicators of software malfunction
Stellantis has provided guidance on how to identify the software issue. If the ABS, ESC, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning indicator lights are illuminated at vehicle start-up, it indicates that these systems are not functioning properly. However, the company assures that foundational braking would still be operational. As of now, Stellantis is not aware of any injuries or accidents related to this recall.
Additional recall for Jeep models
In addition to the Ram 1500 trucks, Stellantis has also issued a recall for around 33,000 Jeep Gladiator models from 2020-2024 and Jeep Wranglers from 2018-2024. This is because of a potential internal short circuit issue, in the instrument panel cluster. The NHTSA has announced that notices will be sent to owners in early October, instructing them to bring their vehicles into a dealership for a software update on the ABS control module.
