2026 RAM 2500 recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
Report received by NHTSA: April 16, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- The risk
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
6,605 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 RAM 2500.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
415 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 16, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Engine Failure May Cause Fire or Loss of Drive Power
- April 9, 2026 2025-2026 RAM 1500, 2025-2026 RAM 2500, 2025-2026 RAM 3500 and 2 more models recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208
- April 9, 2026 2026 Jeep Wrangler recall: Insufficient Welds on Child Seat Tethers/FMVSS 225
- April 9, 2026 2026 Jeep Cherokee recall: Loss of ABS & ESC from Brake Module Failure
- March 26, 2026 2022-2026 Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2026 Chrysler Voyager recall: Improperly Sealed Side Curtain Air Bags/FMVSS 226
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- RAM 2500 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V244000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,605 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 36D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record