Its Shop Time Mondays: Dodge, Ford And Ram Are Recalling Over 527,000 SUVs And Trucks

1. ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V140000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Potential Number of Units Affected 370,437

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

2. Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V142000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 157,306

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S12.