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Netherlands-based automaker said the hydraulic control unit on
the trucks is prone to failure, which can cause the anti-lock
brake, electronic stability control and traction control systems
to not work properly. Stellantis said regular braking systems
are not affected by the defective part and that it's unaware of
any related injuries.
The trucks in question are all model years 2017-18 and include
the Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500. The recall includes a total
of 317,630 trucks, including a small number of them in Canada,
Mexico and elsewhere.
Stellantis said it will advise customers who may be affected as
to when they may obtain service, which will be free of charge.
Customers with additional questions or concerns may call
1-800-853-1403.
Last month, Stellantis announced a recall of about 207,000 Jeep
and Dodge SUVs in the U.S. to fix a computer problem that can
disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control
safety features. In September, Stellantis recalled nearly 1.5
million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem
that can disable the electronic stability control system.
Last week Stellantis announced that CEO Carlos Tavares was
stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the
carmaker.
In addition to the recalls, Stellantis has been struggling with
falling sales that have led to layoffs and contributed to
ballooning inventory on dealer lots. Last quarter, Stellantis
reported that net revenues plunged 27% from the same period a
year ago.
Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker, was created by
the 2021 merger of PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
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