Recall 22V140 affects 370,437 2019-2022 Ram 2500, 3500, and Durango vehicles for an ESC warning-light defect. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 370,437 vehicles in the 2019-2022 range, including 2500 and 3500 trucks and Dodge Durango SUVs, because ABS control module software can keep the electronic stability control malfunction light from turning on. When that warning light stays off during an ESC problem, crash risk increases; Ram dealers will update the software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The antilock brake system control module is the computer that manages parts of the braking system and talks to electronic stability control. On affected 2019-2022 2500, 3500, and Durango vehicles, that module also controls whether the ESC malfunction indicator light appears. That light is supposed to tell you when the stability control system has detected a fault.
The problem is software, not a broken brake line or worn mechanical part. The ABS control module software can block the ESC telltale lamp from displaying under certain fault conditions. When that happens, the vehicle does not give the required dashboard warning that the stability control system has a malfunction.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the missing warning itself, so a driver does not get the ESC fault light that should appear when the system detects the covered condition.
Who's affected?
Includes heavy-duty Ram pickups and Dodge Durango SUVs, tied to the antilock brake control module under both stability-control and hydraulic-brake systems.
| 2021 Ram 2500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2019 Ram 3500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2019 Ram 3500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2021 Dodge Durango | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2020 Ram 2500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Dodge Durango | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Dodge Durango | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2022 Dodge Durango | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 370,437 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the electronic stability control system has a problem, the malfunction indicator light fails to warn the driver. That leaves you without a dashboard cue for a stability control issue and increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, or Dodge Durango is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free ABS control module software update, which fixes the ESC warning-light problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V140 when you call.
- Drive with extra space and caution until the software update is complete, since the ESC malfunction light can fail to alert you to a stability-control problem.
- Call Ram customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference Ram recall Z20.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician updates the ABS control module software so the ESC malfunction indicator light works as required during the covered conditions. The software update, parts, and labor are free under recall 22V140. If you've already paid out of pocket for this ABS or ESC related repair, FCA US's reimbursement process asks for the original receipt or other proof of payment so the expense can be confirmed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 10, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 29, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 29, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 29, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 29, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 29, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V140?
Recall 22V140 covers 370,437 2019-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Dodge Durango vehicles with ABS control module software that fails to turn on the ESC malfunction light during certain electronic stability control problems. Dealers will update the ABS control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, or Dodge Durango is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V140. If it is, contact a franchised Ram or Dodge dealer to schedule the ABS control module software update. Reference recall number 22V140 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and dealers will update the ABS control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the ESC malfunction indicator light fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem. Without that warning light, a driver loses a key alert that the stability control system has a problem, increasing the risk of a crash.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ram 2500, Ram 3500, or Dodge Durango is included, then contact a franchised dealer and reference recall number 22V140.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V140000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V140 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V140000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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