NHTSA recall 26V288000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 26V288000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 43D |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Reported | 2026-05-07 |
| Owners notified | 2026-05-21 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) |
| Units potentially affected | 12736 |
| Part numbers | Please see attached supplemental information titled FCA US LLC Recall Part Numbers-43D-05072026.pdf |
| Report | Quarterly report 1, for 2026 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-07-17 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 12736 |
| Reported remedied | 3628 (28%) |
| Reported unreachable | 277 |
| Reported removed | 71 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2026 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
What can happen
Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
| 2023 RAM 2500 | Built from 2022-06-21. |
|---|---|
| 2024 RAM 2500 | |
| 2025 RAM 2500 | |
| 2026 RAM 2500 | Built to 2026-04-14. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| S2321000007 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0944 ? Loss of Hydraulic Pump Prime, and P0868 ? Transmission Fluid Pressure Low, Set. |
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| 1808223 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ? Cruise control inoperative. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 1807423 | 2023-08-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Longer crank time than normal. ? Transmission overheat conditions with a message displayed in cluster stating "Transmission oil temperature is too hot". This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.