NHTSA recall,
Chrysler Ram 1500 Vehicles
The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and fail to illuminate the warning light, increasing crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System." A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2026, and affects 16,385 vehicles nationwide. Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 6, 2026.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. You may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 51D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 51D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Is your RAM affected?
These models and years may be affected.
RAM
- 1500 (2026)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Component
- Tire defect
- Campaign
- 26V623000
- Vehicles affected
- 16,385
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 51D
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-853-1403
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