Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
In Canada specifically, about 22,000 vehicles are affected by the recall, the company confirmed.
The 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 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 that can disable the electronic stability control system.
Last week Stellantis announced that after nearly four years in the top spot of the carmaker.
In addition to the recalls, Stellantis has been that have 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鈥檚 fourth-largest automaker, was created by the 2021 merger of PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Matt Ott, The Associated Press
