Chrysler recalls 2025 RAM 5500s with blank instrument panels that may cause crashes due to missing critical warnings. Owners must have software updated or panel replaced free by dealers.
“RAM 5500 (2025) Recall: Blank Instrument Panel Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82109-ram-5500-2025-recall-blank-instrument-panel-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V826000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V826000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled certain 2025-2026 Ram pickup and cab chassis vehicles due to a blank instrument panel display that increases crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 1, 2025. Dealers will inspect and update the software or replace the cluster free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
RAM 1500, 2025-2026
RAM 2500, 2025-2026
RAM 3500, 2025-2026
RAM 4500, 2025-2026
RAM 5500, 2025-2026
What to do
Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
The hazard
A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank, preventing drivers from seeing critical information such as warning lights or gear selection. This failure increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler has issued 416 other recalls since January 28, 2015. Recent Chrysler recalls include a September 29, 2026 air bag defect in the 2026 Ram 1500 and a steering failure risk in the 2022-2026 Ram Promaster. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E 4MATIC instrument panel failure (May 1, 2026), a Ford Bronco Sport instrument panel issue (November 14, 2025), and a Can-Am Spyder RT cluster failure (September 7, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 RAM 5500 has a blank instrument panel that doesn't show warning lights or gear selection. The recall covers vehicles with VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting December 4, 2025.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and update the instrument panel software or replace the cluster if needed at no cost.
Check for Notification
You should have received a notification letter by December 18, 2025, from Chrysler customer service.
December 18, 2025
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 17 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V826000 — Chrysler RAM 5500 (2025) Recall: Blank Instrument Panel Increases Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a RAM 5500 (2025) Recall: Blank Instrument Panel Increases Crash Risk that is covered by recall 25V826000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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