The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V651000·Announced 2026-10-06

Ram 2500 Pickup Trucks Recalled 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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where steering column control modules may cause a loss of electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

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). This defect causes the vehicles to 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 does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 90D. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V244.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
8,329

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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