Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The occupant restraint controller module is a critical computer system that controls your air bag and seat belt. In some 2025 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks, this system has a software problem that could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system fails, your driver's side air bag won't deploy in a crash, and you'll lose electronic stability control. This means you'll have a hard time controlling your vehicle, and you're at a higher risk of getting hurt or crashing.
Free Fix
Your Ram dealer will update the software in the occupant restraint controller module for free. This is a no-cost repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
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