We've all made jokes about people driving with their turn signals on for miles. Now, a new recall shows why faulty turn signals are no laughing matter.
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Ram and its former parent company FCA are recalling more than 129,000 2023 and 2024 Ram 1500s because a faulty module can prevent the blinkers from turning off after completing a turn. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says faulty turn signals could confuse other drivers and lead to an accident.
What is Causing the Problem
According to documents filed with NHTSA, “Some 2023 and 2024 MY Ram 1500 trucks may have been built with a steering column control module ("SCCM") where mechanisms within the turn signal lever experience an interference condition.” The recall safety report goes on to say that “A turn signal which does not self-cancel and remains active after a completed turn may cause surrounding drivers to misunderstand the intent to change vehicle direction which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.” The recall safety report does not say if any accidents have been reported because of the faulty turn signals.
How Ram and Chrysler Will Fix the Problem
The recall involves 129,313 2023 and 2024 Ram 1500s. Only about 5 percent are believed to have the faulty control module. Service technicians will replace the steering column control module with a new one that does not interfere with the turn signals. Ram will begin notifying owners by mail on October 29, 2024. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V-729. Ram’s number for the recall is A1B.
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