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NHTSA recall 26V-225 (26V225000)

electrical system recall reported April 9, 2026 - about 65,348 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V225000
Also written as
26V-225
Manufacturer number
35D
Reported
April 9, 2026
Vehicles affected
~65,348
Component
electrical system

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-225 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Ram 1500 - 2025, 2026
Ram 2500 - 2025, 2026
Ram 3500 - 2025, 2026
Ram 4500 - 2025, 2026
Ram 5500 - 2025, 2026

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.