Ram Recalling Nearly 34,000 2025 Trucks Because of Electronic Stability Control Problems

Ram and its former parent company Chrysler are recalling 33,777 2025 Ram 1500s because the electronic stability control systems can become disabled. The problem is caused by front wheel bearing encoder rings that may have been damaged while the trucks were being assembled. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Some 2025 MY Ram 1500 vehicles may have been built with damaged front wheel bearing encoder rings causing a loss of wheel speed signal ("WSS") which may disable Electronic Stability Control ("ESC"). Failure of the ESC system when intervention is expected and/or relied upon can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning.”

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control systems help keep the vehicle steady, especially during heavy weather driving conditions or on gravel. The ESC kicks in when it senses the vehicle is losing stability to help keep the truck heading straight or on the road. According to the NHTSA Recall Report, there is no warning that the vehicle is able to lose its ESC. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requires that the ESC system "Is operational during all phases of driving including acceleration, coasting, and deceleration (including braking).

The report does not suggest that any crashes or injuries have occurred because of the problem.

How Ram Will Fix the Problem

According to the recall report, dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B. The NHTSA number for the recall is 24V794000.

In a letter notifying dealers, Ram told them that the company does not yet have a fix available. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov to see if their truck is affected.

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