2026 RAM 2500 recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 6, 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
8,329 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
443 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 29, 2026 2026 RAM 1500 recall: Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 138
- Sept. 29, 2026 2026 RAM 1500 recall: Driver & Front Passenger Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 & 214
- Sept. 29, 2026 2022-2026 RAM Promaster, 2024-2026 RAM Promaster BEV recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Sept. 29, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Sept. 10, 2026 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and 1 more model recall: Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach
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 are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 90D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V244.
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 | 26V651000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 8,329 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 90D |
| “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