Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
- Component
- Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 6,605
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-04-16
- Owners notified
- 2026-05-07
Defect description
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 risk
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026.