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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V225📅 Apr 9, 2026

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, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

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
26V225000
Manufacturer recall #
35D
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
65,348
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 5, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V225 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 26V225?

2025–2026 Ram 1500 & 2025–2026 Ram 2500 + 3 more. 65,348 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.