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HighNHTSA·24V942000·Announced 2024-12-19

Ram Recalls 2025 1500 Trucks Due to Headlight Software Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2025 Ram 1500 trucks because incorrect headlight software may cause the lights to stop working, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (inoperative headlights increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the headlight module software that may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the headlight module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
53

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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