Chrysler 2019 RAM 1500: Cruise Control May Not Disengage, Risk of Crash
Chrysler recalls certain 2019 RAM 1500 models due to cruise control system defect that may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles with a software issue in the cruise control system that could cause the vehicle to keep moving or accelerate unexpectedly when cruise control is engaged. This defect may lead to crashes if the driver cannot shut off the cruise control. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224317-chrysler-2019-ram-1500-cruise-control-may-not-disengage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224317-chrysler-2019-ram-1500-cruise-control-may-not-disengage-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V332000
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“Chrysler 2019 RAM 1500: Cruise Control May Not Disengage, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224317-chrysler-2019-ram-1500-cruise-control-may-not-disengage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V332000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V332000).
Why it’s dangerous
The cruise control system may not disengage properly due to a wiring short, meaning the driver cannot shut it off using the brake pedal or manual controls. This could cause the vehicle to keep moving or accelerate unexpectedly while the driver is attempting to stop.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles with the specific software defect are affected. Drivers using cruise control on these vehicles are at risk of unexpected acceleration or maintaining speed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 RAM 1500 has the software defect by contacting Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Cruise Control
Do not use cruise control until the software update is completed.
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free software update at a dealer.
Perform Software Update
Dealers will inspect and update the engine or powertrain control module software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V332000 (May 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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