ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126

Recall Information

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA ID 22E017000
Report Received Date 3/10/2022
Component N/A
Vehicles Affected 1,451
Completion Rate 0%
Recall Category Equipment
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Modules. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of part numbers. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these modules fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Issue

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

Consequence Summary

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the software, repurchase, or replace the ABS control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z25.

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22E017000

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