RAM Pickup Trucks Recall Due to Instrument Panel Software Error
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Chrysler is recalling over 65,000 RAM vehicles from 2025-2026 models because a software error may cause the instrument panel to fail, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
A software error in the instrument panel may cause it to fail, resulting in these vehicles not complying with several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including those for transmission shift position, brake systems, lamps, electronic stability control, and occupant crash protection.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 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. Approximately 65,348 units are potentially affected. The official recall number is 35D, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V225000.
What You Should Do
Owners should have dealers update the instrument panel software at no charge. Notification letters will be mailed on May 28, 2026. For more information, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) can be checked on NHTSA.gov starting April 16, 2026.
Why This Matters
The failure of the instrument panel to display critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash, potentially compromising vehicle safety.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V225000. For more details, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V225000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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