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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V530📅 Aug 19, 2025

2026 Ram 2500 & 2026 Ram 3500 + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

💥 The risk

An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V530000
Manufacturer recall #
79C
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
2,885
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 9, 2025
Built
Apr 4, 2025 – Jul 31, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V530 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V530?

2026 Ram 2500 & 2026 Ram 3500 + 2 more. 2,885 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ram dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.