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NHTSA recall 26V-651 (26V651000)

electronic stability control (esc) recall reported October 6, 2026 - about 8,329 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V651000
Also written as
26V-651
Manufacturer number
90D
Reported
October 6, 2026
Vehicles affected
~8,329
Component
electronic stability control (esc)

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V244.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-651 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ram 2500 - 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.