NEW YORK — Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickups in the U.S. because of a software glitch that could disable the cars’ electronic stability control systems.
The recall affects certain model year 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these cars may experience a malfunction in their anti-lock brake control module, which could cause the stability control, an important safety feature, fails and, as a result, increases the risk of an accident.
As a solution, dealers will update the anti-lock brake control module software free of charge. Notification letters to dealers and owners will be sent on July 26, the NHTSA notes. It is unclear whether the update will be available before then.
In a statement, a Stellantis spokesperson noted that a “routine review of customer feedback” led to a company investigation that discovered the software issue was affecting certain vehicles. To date, Chrysler is not aware of any related injuries or accidents, but “urges customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices,” the spokesperson added.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler expects a total of 211,581 vehicles – produced in select periods between April 2021 and December 2022 – to have this defect. That includes 524 Ram 3500s, 157,890 Ram 2500s and 53,167 Dodge Durangos, per the NHTSA report.
Some “similar vehicles” not included in this recall were produced before or after suspected impact periods and/or have different anti-lock brake control module software, the report said. Drivers can confirm if their specific vehicle is part of this recall and find more information by visiting NHSTA site and/or Chrysler recall.
Outside the U.S., an estimated 17,462 vehicles will be recalled in Canada, in addition to 2,313 in Mexico and another 5,023 in select markets outside North America, the Stellantis spokesperson said.