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HighNHTSA·26V244000·Announced 2026-04-16

2026 Ram 2500 Recall for Electronic Stability Control Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2026 Ram 2500 trucks because steering column modules may cause a loss of electronic stability control, 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 (loss of electronic stability control) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The vehicles may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control (ESC). As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 36D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
6,605

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)

  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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