Jeep maker Stellantis is recalling about 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks over a software issue affecting the electronic stability control system.
The recall covers truck models from 2019 and 2021 through 2024. This is a global recall but primarily affects North America. The Associated Press reported.
In a statement on Saturday, the automaker said the trucks may have anti-lock braking software that disables the stability control system. The company added that the brakes would still function if that were to happen, but U.S. safety standards require stability control to work during all phases of driving, according to the Associated Press.
The company said dealers will update the software free of charge.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by letter starting October 3rd.
This recall follows several other recalls by Stellantis.
In June, the company recalled about 1.2 million vehicles for a defect that could cause the rearview camera to stop working. In February, 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees were recalled to fix a steering issue that could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Last October, about 237,000 Ram trucks were recalled for a similar rearview camera defect.
The Hill has reached out to Stellantis for more information.
