Chrysler recalls certain 2021 RAM 1500 vehicles with a software issue that may disable electronic stability control, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact FCA US, LLC for free software update.
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling some 2021 RAM 1500 trucks because a software glitch can disable the electronic stability control system, making crashes more likely. This affects vehicles that were sold between 2021 and 2024. The fix involves a free software update at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80661-ram-1500-2021-brake-system-software-issue-may-increase-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80661-ram-1500-2021-brake-system-software-issue-may-increase-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V653000
“RAM 1500 2021: Brake System Software Issue May Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80661-ram-1500-2021-brake-system-software-issue-may-increase-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 24V653000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V653000).
The ABS control module software malfunction can disable the electronic stability control system. This means the vehicle may not respond properly to sudden steering inputs or loss of traction, increasing crash risk. The issue is covered under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126.
Owners of 2021-2024 RAM 1500 trucks with the specific software issue are affected. Drivers who rely on electronic stability control for safety during maneuvers are most at risk.
Check if your 2021-2024 RAM 1500 has a software update notification from FCA US, LLC. The recall covers vehicles that were sold between 2021 and 2024 with the specific ABS control module software issue.
Dealers will update the ABS control module software for free. This fix addresses the electronic stability control system malfunction.
Owners received interim notification letters by October 10, 2024, and owner notification letters starting September 26, 2024.
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
Due to a software malfunction in the ABS control module, the electronic stability control system may disable, causing vehicles to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126.
Your 2021-2024 RAM 1500 is affected if it has the specific ABS control module software issue, which was notified by FCA US, LLC starting September 26, 2024.
The recall states that driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases crash risk, but does not specify injury severity.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V653000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 24V653000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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