---
title: "RAM 2500 recall: Electronic stability control loss"
description: Certain Ram 2500 pickups may lose electronic stability control
  because of a steering column control module; dealers will replace the module
  at no charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v651000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-17T22:06:08.274Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: RAM
manufacturers:
  - RAM
models:
  - "2500"
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: RAM
    model: "2500"
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V651000
campaign: 26V651000
affected: 8329
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# RAM 2500 recall: Electronic stability control loss

## Summary

Certain Ram 2500 pickups may lose electronic stability control because of a steering column control module; dealers will replace the module at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: RAM
- Vehicle: 2500
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V651000
- Potentially affected: 8,329

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Ram 2500 owners should be aware of a steering column control module condition that can result in lost electronic stability control. The stated consequence is a higher crash risk, and the listed repair is a replacement module.

## What the official recall record says

### RAM: 2500

The steering column control module may cause the electronic stability control system to stop operating. That condition means the trucks do not meet the cited federal stability-control requirement and increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** 90D

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V651000
- **Vehicles listed:** RAM 2500 (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 8,329
- **Components:** ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
- **Report received:** October 6, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026.
- **Defect:** 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."
- **Safety consequence:** A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
- **Remedy:** 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.

## What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check the vehicle’s status, then contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer about the listed repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Related RecallWire reporting

- [Rear-camera, suspension and fuel-system safety campaigns](/articles/weekly-recall-briefing-2026-10-02/)
- [Weekly Vehicle Recall Briefing (September 19–25, 2026)](/articles/weekly-recall-briefing-2026-09-25/)

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V651000. Report received 2026-10-06.

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