RAM 2500 (2026): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 26V244000 · Apr 16, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
6,605
vehicles affected
6,605
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V244000
- Date
- Apr 16, 2026
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Units affected
- 6,605
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc) > Control module
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V244000?
1 model: Ram 2500 (2026), about 6,605 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V244000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.