Chrysler recalls 6,605 2026 Ram 2500 pickups in the US over ESC fault risk
2026 Ram 2500 recalled in the US over possible ESC shutdown
Chrysler recalls 6,605 2026 Ram 2500 pickups in the US over ESC fault risk
Chrysler is recalling 6,605 Ram 2500 pickups from the 2026 model year in the US because a steering column control module fault could disable the electronic stability control system.
2026-04-20T05:55:02+03:00
2026-04-20T05:55:02+03:00
2026-04-20T05:55:02+03:00
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has announced a recall of 6,605 2026 Ram 2500 pickups in the United States. The issue is a possible internal fault in the steering column control module (SCCM), which could cause the electronic stability control system, or ESC, to shut down. The defect has been deemed non-compliant with FMVSS No. 126, which requires ESC to remain operational while the vehicle is in motion.What happenedJournalists at SPEEDME found that the defect affects vehicles built from September 13 to November 15, 2025. During that period, the assembly line used SCCM units that may suffer an internal failure. The system may give no warning before the fault occurs. After the module restarts, an ESC warning light appears on the instrument cluster. Losing stability control at the moment a driver expects it to intervene increases the risk of a crash.Technical detailsThe recall covers steering column modules numbered 68600228AH, 68600229AH and 68600231AH, supplied by Kostal of America. FCA estimates that the defect may be present in about 0.5% of vehicles from the affected batch. The campaign carries internal code 36D.How the issue will be fixedDealers will replace the SCCM module free of charge with an updated version. Owner notifications will begin on May 7, 2026, and VINs will be available for checks from April 23, 2026.The Ram 2500 sits in the heavy-duty pickup segment, where stability and control are especially critical because of vehicle mass and towing capability. Even a brief ESC shutdown can lead to a loss of control during a sudden manoeuvre or on a slippery surface.
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2026 Ram 2500 recalled in the US over possible ESC shutdown
Chrysler is recalling 6,605 Ram 2500 pickups from the 2026 model year in the US because a steering column control module fault could disable the electronic stability control system.
Michael Powers, Editor
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has announced a recall of 6,6052026 Ram 2500 pickups in the United States. The issue is a possible internal fault in the steering column control module (SCCM), which could cause the electronic stability control system, or ESC, to shut down. The defect has been deemed non-compliant with FMVSS No. 126, which requires ESC to remain operational while the vehicle is in motion.
What happened
Journalists at SPEEDME found that the defect affects vehicles built from September 13 to November 15, 2025. During that period, the assembly line used SCCM units that may suffer an internal failure. The system may give no warning before the fault occurs. After the module restarts, an ESC warning light appears on the instrument cluster. Losing stability control at the moment a driver expects it to intervene increases the risk of a crash.
Technical details
The recall covers steering column modules numbered 68600228AH, 68600229AH and 68600231AH, supplied by Kostal of America. FCA estimates that the defect may be present in about 0.5% of vehicles from the affected batch. The campaign carries internal code 36D.
How the issue will be fixed
Dealers will replace the SCCM module free of charge with an updated version. Owner notifications will begin on May 7, 2026, and VINs will be available for checks from April 23, 2026.
The Ram 2500 sits in the heavy-duty pickup segment, where stability and control are especially critical because of vehicle mass and towing capability. Even a brief ESC shutdown can lead to a loss of control during a sudden manoeuvre or on a slippery surface.
