Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Steering › Steering Control Module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this defect to federal regulators on Nov 28, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 185,251. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
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.
9 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 | 59 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 Ram 4500 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Ram 1500 | 205 | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Ram 4500 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V799000.
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