The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 2023 |
| Ram 2500 | 2023, 2024 |
| Ram 3500 | 2023, 2024 |
| Ram 4500 | 2023, 2024 |
| Ram 5500 | 2023, 2024 |
Components: STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 2023 | 203 | 11 |
| Ram 2500 | 2023 | 49 | 8 |
| Ram 2500 | 2024 | 59 | 5 |
| Ram 3500 | 2023 | 17 | 5 |
| Ram 3500 | 2024 | 45 | 2 |
| Ram 4500 | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Ram 4500 | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Ram 5500 | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Ram 5500 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
Other steering recalls in 2023
49 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the steering; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023