Manufacturer recalls 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks over software issue
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Stellantis, an automotive manufacturer, is recalling around 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to a software issue that can disable a vehicles electronic stability control (ESC). In a statement obtained by Reuters on Saturday, Stellantis explained that the affected pickup trucks anti-lock brake software may accidentally shut down the vehicles ESC. U.S. government regulations require ESC systems to work during all phases of driving, which prompted the recall. PRIVATE SECTOR JOB GROWTH COOLS TO 99,000 IN AUGUST, WELL BELOW ESTIMATE: ADP Stellantis clarified that the affected vehicles brakes would still work if an issue were to arise with the software, and said that there have been no reported injuries or crashes related to the recall. Owners of affected Ram vehicles will be notified via mail starting on October 3, Stellantis said.