Chrysler recalls certain Dodge Durango, Ram vehicles: What to know
FILE - The Chrysler Group LLC Dodge Durango sport-utility vehicle (SUV) is pictured in a file image dated March 28, 2013. Photographer: Jin Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a software malfunction that could disable the cars' electronic stability control systems, officials said.
The recall covers certain model year 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, according to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The recalled vehicles may experience a malfunction in their anti-lock braking control module, which could cause a key safety feature called stability control to fail, NHTSA documents state.
This, in turn, could increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler recall: What drivers should know
To fix the issue, dealers will update the anti-lock braking control module software for free. Notification letters to dealers and owners are set to be mailed out July 26, the NHTSA said.
It's unclear if the update will be available for all impact owners before then.
Stellantis-owned Chrysler advised customers with questions or concerns to contact their dealers or Chrysler's recall assistance center.
In a statement, a Stellantis spokesperson noted a "routine review of customer feedback" led to a company investigation that discovered the software problem impacting certain vehicles.
To date, Chrysler is unaware of any related injuries or accidents — but "urges customers to follow the instructions on their recall notices," the spokesperson added.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Chrysler expects a total of 211,581 vehicles — produced in select periods ranging between April 2021 and December 2022 — have this defect in the U.S. That includes 524 Ram 3500s, 157,890 Ram 2500s and 53,167 Dodge Durangos, per the NHTSA report.
Some "similar vehicles" not included in the recall were produced before or after suspected periods impacted and/or have different anti-lock braking control module software, the report notes.
Drivers can confirm if their specific vehicle is included in this recall and find more information using the NHSTA site and/or Chrysler's recall lookup.
Beyond the U.S., an estimated 17,462 vehicles will be subject to recall in Canada, in addition to 2,313 in Mexico another 5,023 in certain markets outside North America, Stellantis' spokesperson said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.