Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks because a defective part may cause some braking and tracking systems to fail.
The Netherlands-based automaker said the hydraulic control unit on the trucks is at risk of failing, causing the anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control systems to not function properly. Stellantis said regular braking systems are not affected by the faulty part and it is unaware of any related injuries.
The trucks in question are all model year 2017-18 and include the Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500. The recall involves a total of 317,630 trucks, some of which are in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere.
Stellantis said it would advise customers who may be affected when they can receive the service, which will be free.
Customers with additional questions or concerns can call 1-800-853-1403.
Last month, Stellantis announced a recall of approximately 207,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in the US to fix a computer problem that could disable anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control safety features. In September, Stellantis recalled approximately 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that could disable the electronic stability control system.
Last week Stellantis announced that CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years at the top spot at the carmaker.
In addition to the recalls, Stellantis has been struggling with falling sales that have led to layoffs and increased inventory on dealer lots. Last quarter, Stellantis reported that net revenue declined 27% from the same period a year earlier.
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest automaker, was formed by the 2021 merger of PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.