A 2020 photo shows the Ram truck logo at the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh.
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DETROIT — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that could disable the electronic stability control system.
The recall covers certain trucks manufactured from 2019 to 2024, primarily in North America.
Stellantis said in a statement Saturday that the trucks may have anti-lock braking software that could accidentally turn off the stability control system, which manages the throttle and brakes to prevent skidding.
If that happens, the company says the brakes will still work. Stellantis says it has no reports of crashes or injuries due to the issue.
The company says U.S. safety standards require electronic stability control to be active during almost all driving conditions.
Dealers will update the software to fix the problem at no charge to owners. They will be notified by mail starting October 3.
