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2026 Ram 2500 recalled: a steering module fault can shut off electronic stability control
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 pickups. A fault in the steering column control module can cause a sudden loss of electronic stability control, which fails FMVSS 126. Dealers will replace the module free; owner letters go out November 24, 2026. This expands an April 2026 recall (26V-244) for the same defect.
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Owner action guide
- Check your VIN now — on this site or on NHTSA.gov. VINs for this recall became searchable on October 13, 2026, so a check now gives a real answer. A model match is not proof your truck is included.
- If your Ram 2500 is included, contact your Ram dealer to schedule the free module replacement. You do not have to wait for the November 24 letter.
- If the ESC warning light illuminates, the system may have already failed — drive cautiously and contact your dealer.
- Keep the recall numbers handy when you call: NHTSA 26V-651, FCA 90D. FCA customer service: 1-800-853-1403.
Affected vehicles
Model years included in this recall, per the NHTSA record.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ram 2500 |
Total affected: Unknown
The risk
Safety
The steering column control module may suffer an internal fault, causing a sudden and complete loss of electronic stability control. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
In plain terms: ESC is the system that keeps the truck stable in a sharp turn or emergency maneuver by braking individual wheels. If it shuts off — potentially without warning — the truck is more likely to skid or spin, especially at speed, on slippery surfaces, or under heavy load. A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
What changes for owners
This is an expanded recall, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2026. It widens an April 2026 campaign for the same steering column module defect to more 2026 Ram 2500 trucks.
If you own a 2026 Ram 2500, check your VIN — the lookup has worked since October 13. If your truck is in, the dealer replaces the module free; you don't need to wait for the November 24 letter.
Remedy and cost
- Status
- Free steering column module replacement
- Cost
- Free
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.
Cost to owners: nothing. What the record does not say: whether there is a warning before the module fails. If your ESC warning light comes on, treat it as a real failure and contact your dealer.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-651 |
| FCA recall number | 90D |
| Reported to NHTSA | October 6, 2026 |
| Owner letters | Expected to be mailed November 24, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | Certain 2026 Ram 2500 pickups (expansion of April 2026 recall 26V-244) |
| VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov | Since October 13, 2026 |
| FCA customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
Questions owners ask
Do I have to wait for the letter?
No. VINs became searchable on October 13, 2026. Check your VIN now, and if your truck is included you can contact your dealer about the replacement.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside order?
No. The recall does not include a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. But if your ESC warning light comes on, the system may have failed — drive cautiously and get to a dealer.
Is the repair free?
Yes — dealers replace the steering column control module free of charge.
Wasn't there already a recall for this?
Yes. This campaign (26V-651, FCA 90D) expands an April 2026 recall (26V-244, FCA 36D) for the same steering column module defect. If your truck was covered by the April recall, it was already included; this expansion adds more vehicles.
Official sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V651000 (official campaign record)
- NHTSA recalls API record for 26V651000 (verified October 18, 2026)
Last verified October 18, 2026 against the official NHTSA record. If a source link disagrees with this article, the official record governs — tell us and we will correct it.
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