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NHTSA Recall 23V799000: Steering control module (steering) and exterior lighting

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 185,251 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the RAM 1500.

185,251
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2023
owners notified (December 19)
NHTSA campaign23V799000
Manufacturer campaignB2A & D5A
ComponentsSTEERING › STEERING CONTROL MODULE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedNovember 28, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 19, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety 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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V799000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 15002023
RAM 25002023, 2024
RAM 35002023, 2024
RAM 45002023, 2024
RAM 55002023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.