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NHTSA recall,

Ram 2500 Pickup Trucks

The 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks may have a steering column control module that can cause a loss of electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2026, and affects 6,605 vehicles nationwide. The vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 23, 2026.
  2. Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.
  3. You may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.

Is your RAM affected?

These models and years may be affected.

RAM

  • 2500 (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
Driver assistance defect
Campaign
26V244000
Vehicles affected
6,605
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
36D
Manufacturer phone
1-800-853-1403

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)