# Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 (26V244000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Subject | Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V244000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 36D |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Units potentially affected | 6605 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 6,605 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V244000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.