Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 26V-621 · Ram vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 26V-621 covers 265,512 Ram vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2026.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected265,5122 models
ReportedSep 29, 2026Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V621000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist.

The risk

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect, repair and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated January 2027. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 92D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 17, 2021 to October 18, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. Loss of Power Steering AssistPE26002 · open
    NHTSA