Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 6, 2026
2026 Ram 2500 Recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control
Chrysler recalls certain 2026 Ram 2500 trucks due to defective steering column modules 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 is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 pickup trucks because the steering column control module may fail, causing a loss of electronic stability control. This defect increases the risk of a crash while driving. Dealers will replace the faulty module free of charge to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1545214-ram-2500-2026-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc.
“2026 Ram 2500 Recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1545214-ram-2500-2026-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc. Based on NHTSA recall #26V651000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V651000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled 2026 Ram 2500 pickup trucks due to a potential loss of electronic stability control, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on October 6, 2026.
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 are expected to be mailed November 24, 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.
Context
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 417 other recalls on record since January 28, 2015. Recent Chrysler recalls include a September 29, 2026 air bag recall for the 2026 Ram 1500 and a September 29, 2026 steering recall for the 2022-2026 Ram Promaster. Other recent recalls of similar products include a September 18, 2026 electrical system recall for the REV Fleetwood Palisade, a June 2, 2026 seat belt hazard for the 2026 Ram ProMaster, and a September 9, 2026 suspension recall for the Ford 2026 F-150.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2026 Ram 2500 pickup truck. You can determine if your specific vehicle is included by searching for its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov, where it became searchable on October 13, 2026.
Brand
Ram
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 24, 2026.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge once notified.
Call Customer Service
Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information or to verify their vehicle's status.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 11 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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