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October 6, 2026 Recall

Ram recalls 2026 2500 over control module problem (8,329 vehicles)

Ram filed a safety recall on October 6, 2026 covering 8,329 vehicles: 2026 Ram 2500.

What is wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Why it matters

A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is 90D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on October 13, 2026. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 26V244.

Before this, owners of these vehicles had already filed 4 complaints in the driver assistance category.

Full details of recall 26V651000

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