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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 25V826📅 Dec 2, 2025

2025–2026 Ram 1500 & 2025–2026 Ram 2500 + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

💥 The risk

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
25V826000
Manufacturer recall #
B4C, B8C
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
72,509
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 18, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 25V826 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 25V826?

2025–2026 Ram 1500 & 2025–2026 Ram 2500 + 3 more. 72,509 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.