2023-2026 RAM 2500 recall: Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires
Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- The risk
Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
12,736 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2026 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
417 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 23, 2026 2024-2025 Dodge Charger EV, 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208
- April 16, 2026 2026 RAM 2500 recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 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 2023-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V288000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 7, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 12,736 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 43D |
| “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