Recall 24V653 affects 1,025,432 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ram 1500 trucks for disabled stability control. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 1,025,432 Ram 1500 trucks from 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 because a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system control module can disable electronic stability control. Driving with that system disabled can increase crash risk, and Ram dealers will update the module software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The anti-lock brake system module on the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ram 1500 is the computer that helps control brake pressure when traction is low or the driver brakes hard. It also supports electronic stability control, which helps keep the truck pointed where the driver intends by managing braking and engine response during a skid.
The recall concerns a software malfunction inside that ABS module. On included trucks, the malfunction disables electronic stability control, so the truck loses that automatic stability assist and no longer meets the required stability-control standard. The dealer remedy is updated ABS module software that restores the required ESC function.
Owners have a clear warning sign at startup. The ABS, ESC, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Forward Collision Warning indicator lights will illuminate, which means those systems are not available.
Who's affected?
The same anti-lock brake system module appears under both stability-control and hydraulic-brake component listings across the included model years.
| 2023 Ram 1500 | Control module |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 1500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | Control module |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | Control module |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | Control module |
| 2019 Ram 1500 | hydraulic brake system |
| 2024 Ram 1500 | Control module |
| 2024 Ram 1500 | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 1,025,432 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system leaves the truck without ESC support and increases the risk of a crash. If the ABS, ESC, ACC, or FCW lights stay on at startup, treat those systems as unavailable and schedule the software update soon. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free ABS control module software update that keeps the electronic stability control system from being disabled.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V653 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete, especially in slippery conditions where electronic stability control assists with vehicle control.
- Call Ram customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 24V653 (Ram recall 85B) when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician updates the ABS control module software so the electronic stability control system is no longer disabled by the software malfunction. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. FCA US offers reimbursement for owners who already paid for related repairs before the recall notice. The owner letter asks those customers to send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment to FCA US for expense confirmation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 5, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| September 12, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 26, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 10, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V653?
Recall 24V653 covers 1,025,432 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ram 1500 trucks with ABS control module software that can disable electronic stability control. Per NHTSA campaign 24V653, driving with disabled electronic stability control increases crash risk. Ram dealers will update the ABS control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 24V653. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the ABS control module software update. Reference recall 24V653 or Ram recall number 85B 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 Ram dealers will update the ABS control module software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included trucks.
Is it safe to drive my Ram 1500 before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. Per NHTSA campaign 24V653, the risk is that disabled electronic stability control increases crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free software update with a franchised Ram dealer.
What if I bought my Ram 1500 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included, then call a franchised Ram dealer and reference recall 24V653 or Ram recall number 85B.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V653000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V653 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V653000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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