2026 RAM Trucks Instrument Panel Cluster Warning Light Malfunction
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles because the instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light, potentially failing to alert drivers to critical safety information.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: This is a structural vehicle defect involving a safety-critical display (brake warning light) that fails to alert drivers, creating risk of harm (crash). No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, placing it at High rather than Severe.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may display an incorrect brake system warning light. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403 for more information. Chrysler's internal recall number is 79C.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 5500, 3500, 2500, 4500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Light-Duty Truck
- Affected units
- 2,885
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 (4)
- 5500
- 3500
- 2500
- 4500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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