Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 13V-287 · 2013 Ram 1500
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-287 covers 45,896 2013 Ram 1500 for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V287000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.