Ram recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
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."
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 2500 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V244000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 16, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,605
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 13, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module
- Maker's own recall number
- 36D
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 126
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 6, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Chrysler / Jeep / Ram recall: Back over prevention May 21, 2026
- Ram recall: Power train May 7, 2026
- Ram recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.