NHTSA Recall 26V225000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65,348 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V225000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 35D |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | April 9, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V225000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2025, 2026 |
| RAM 2500 | 2025, 2026 |
| RAM 3500 | 2025, 2026 |
| RAM 4500 | 2025, 2026 |
| RAM 5500 | 2025, 2026 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.