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2026 RAM 4500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #26V225000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your Ram is the part that shows you important info like what gear you're in and any warning lights. In certain 2025-2026 models, the software that powers this display can fail, making it go dark.
Risk if Unfixed
If your instrument panel display fails, you won't be able to see critical safety info like your gear selection or warning lights. This could lead to accidents, especially if you're driving in heavy traffic or conditions that require quick decisions.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the software in your instrument panel for free. This repair is absolutely free, 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 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
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Moderate #25V826000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The instrument cluster in your Ram pickup is the display screen that shows you important information like your speed, fuel level, and warning lights. In some 2025-2026 models, this screen might not work properly due to a software glitch.
Risk if Unfixed
If your instrument panel display is blank, you won't get critical information like low fuel or a faulty brake warning, which could cause you to crash or get into an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ram dealer will check and update the software or replace the instrument panel display for free. This repair is on the house, so schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #25V530000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your Ram 3500's instrument cluster is the display screen that shows you important information like your brake system status. In some 2026 models, this screen might show the wrong warning light for your brakes, which could be a serious mistake.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake warning light is wrong, you could get caught off guard by a real problem with your brakes, which could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Ram dealer will replace the faulty instrument cluster with a new one that shows accurate information, and this repair is free to you – no charge.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other RAM 4500 2026 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other RAM 4500 Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
10 recalls

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