Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) on April 16, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
NHTSA campaign 26V244000 · reported April 16, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 6,605 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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 were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 36D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.