Electronic stability control (ESC): control moduleRecall 26V-244 · 2026 Ram 2500

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 26V-244 covers 6,605 2026 Ram 2500 for a electronic stability control (esc): control module problem, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.

78%
Vehicles repaired5,147 of 6,605 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected6,6051 model
ReportedApr 16, 2026Owners notified May 7, 2026
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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."

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

78%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 27 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2026 Q22026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 13, 2025 to November 15, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.