2026 Ram 2500 Pickup Trucks Recall for Stability Control Issue

Source: NHTSA · United States

Chrysler is recalling 6,605 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks due to potential loss of electronic stability control, which fails to meet federal safety standards and increases crash risk.

What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

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What Happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks because the steering column control modules may cause a loss of electronic stability control, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected products are 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks, with a total of 6,605 units involved. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V244000. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or date ranges beyond the 2026 model year are provided.

What You Should Do

Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge. Owners should expect notification letters by May 7, 2026, and can contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's recall number is 36D, and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting April 23, 2026.

Why This Matters

A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash, posing a significant safety concern for vehicle occupants and other road users.

Source

This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for Campaign Number 26V244000.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Chrysler is recalling 6,605 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks due to potential loss of electronic stability control, which fails to meet federal safety standards and increases crash risk.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
Browse the full Vehicle Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/recalls/vehicles/ for the latest updates from NHTSA and other agencies.