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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2026 Ram 2500 Recalled for Loss of Electronic Stability Control

Agency Publication Date: April 16, 2026
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Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 6,605 model year 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks because the steering column control module may fail. This defect can cause the vehicle to lose its electronic stability control (ESC), which is a violation of federal safety standards. Dealers will replace the faulty module with a new one at no cost to the owner.

Risk

A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash because the driver may lose control of the vehicle during certain steering maneuvers. No injuries or incidents have been reported at this time.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control.
  2. Check your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included; VINs are expected to be searchable for this recall starting April 23, 2026.
  3. If your truck is part of this recall, contact an authorized dealer to schedule a free replacement of the steering column control module.
  4. For more information, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number 36D.
  5. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair
How to: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup
Date Ranges: Owner notification letters expected to be mailed May 7, 2026

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V244000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Sold By: Authorized RAM dealers
Units Affected: 6,605 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 36D
Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response