- Ram is recalling a combined 37,590 copies of its 2025 Ram 1500 in Canada and the U.S.
- The issue is with a wheel bearing ring that could affect the stability control
- Dealers will inspect the trucks and, if necessary, replace the bearing hub assembly
Ram is recalling 3,813 of its redesigned Ram 1500 pickup trucks in Canada, and another 33,777 in the U.S., for wheel bearings that could potentially disable the truck’s stability control.
The recall affects the 2025 Ram 1500. In the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall. So far, there isn’t an official one from Transport Canada, but a manufacturing representative has confirmed the Canadian trucks affected, and that there have been no reported crashes or injuries due to the problem.
The issue is with the encoder rings in the front wheel bearings. Some trucks were assembled with damaged rings, which may cause a loss of the wheel speed signal. If this happens, it could disable the electronic stability control. That feature, in turn, helps to prevent loss of control if the vehicle starts to skid, especially on a wet or slippery surface.
The affected vehicles were apparently built between October 13, 2023, and August 11, 2024, when the issue with the assembly process was noted. Vehicles built after that date won’t be affected by the recall. The problem wasn’t that the rings were made with a defect, but a “part handling issue,” NHTSA said, where the ring “may have been damaged prior to assembly to the vehicle.”
Under the recall, dealers will inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, all at no charge. We haven’t heard about Canadian notification timing yet, but owners in the U.S. will be notified starting around December 19, 2024, and we expect a similar procedure north of the border.
By law, automakers must notify owners of affected vehicles by mail. If you move or buy a used vehicle, contact the auto manufacturer through its customer service number or website to update your mailing information.
If you’re wondering if your vehicle is affected by a recall, you can check with Transport Canada’s recall website for a general overview. For your specific vehicle, call the brand’s customer service number or ask your dealer. You’ll need your VIN (vehicle information number), the 17-digit mishmash of letters and numbers that you’ll find on your ownership, or on the driver’s side of the dash visible through the windshield.
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