RAM 3500 (2026) recall: Incorrect brake warning light risks crash
Chrysler recalls 2026 RAM 3500 models with faulty brake warning light that may fail to alert drivers to critical safety issues, increasing crash risk. Owners must have instrument panel replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 RAM 3500 trucks because their instrument panel may show a false brake warning light, which could lead to crashes. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. and requires a free replacement of the instrument panel cluster. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82210-ram-3500-2026-recall-incorrect-brake-warning-light-risks-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82210-ram-3500-2026-recall-incorrect-brake-warning-light-risks-crash · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V530000
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“RAM 3500 (2026) recall: Incorrect brake warning light risks crash.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82210-ram-3500-2026-recall-incorrect-brake-warning-light-risks-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V530000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V530000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake warning light that doesn't properly alert drivers to critical safety information. This could lead to drivers not knowing when their brakes need attention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 RAM 3500 trucks with the faulty instrument panel cluster are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the brake warning light fails to alert them to critical safety issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 RAM 3500 has a faulty instrument panel that shows a brake warning light when it shouldn't. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. with specific chassis types.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Instrument Panel Replaced
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V530000 — Chrysler RAM 3500 (2026) recall: Incorrect brake warning light risks crash Hello, I own a RAM 3500 (2026) recall: Incorrect brake warning light risks crash that is covered by recall 25V530000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V530000 (August 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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