Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 16, 2026
2026 Ram 2500 Recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control
Chrysler recalls certain 2026 Ram 2500 trucks due to a steering column module defect that may cause loss of electronic stability control and increase crash risk.
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 pickup trucks because the steering column control modules may fail. This defect causes a loss of electronic stability control, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342619-2026-ram-2500-recall-loss-of-electronic-stability-control.
“2026 Ram 2500 Recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342619-2026-ram-2500-recall-loss-of-electronic-stability-control. Based on NHTSA recall #26V244000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V244000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled 2026 Ram 2500 pickup trucks due to a potential loss of electronic stability control, which increases crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on April 16, 2026. Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ram 2500, 2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 416 other recalls on record since 2015-01-28. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Chrysler 2026 Ram 1500 Air Bag Recall (2026-09-29), the Chrysler 2022-2026 Ram Promaster Steering Recall (2026-09-29), and the 2026 Ram 1500 Recall: TPMS Sensor Failure Risk (2026-09-29). NHTSA has received 27 owner complaints for the 2026 RAM 2500, with the latest received on 2026-10-08.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2026 Ram 2500 pickup truck. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026.
Brand
Ram
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters regarding this recall were mailed on May 7, 2026.
Contact Dealership
Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge.
Call Customer Service
Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 21 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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