NHTSA recall,
Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2 more (2025-2026)
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. The recall affects 65,348 vehicles nationwide.
The issue was reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2026. Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 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 April 16, 2026.
- Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
- You may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Is your RAM affected?
5 models
These models and years may be affected.
- 1500, model years
- 2500, model years
- 3500, model years
- 4500, model years
- 5500, model years
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
- Electrical system defect
- Campaign
- 26V225000
- Vehicles affected
- 65,348
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 35D
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-853-1403
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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