Recall 25V530000 scope

Affected units
2,885
Vehicles identified
4
Makes involved
1
Model years
1

Recall 25V530000

Incorrect Brake System Warning Light/FMVSS 101 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Aug 18, 2025 • • 2,885 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
25V530000
Mfr Recall #
79C
Recall Type
Vehicle
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy completion
95.3%
Make
RAM
Model Years
2026
Affected Units
2,885
Country
US
Data As Of
May 22, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
Bottom 0% in scale
2,885 vehicles — among 5 recalls covering 2026 RAM 2500/5500.
Component Frequency
Electrical System cited in 19.6% of recent recalls
590 of 3,011 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Electrical System-class component.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Defect Summary

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."

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.

Key Dates

Report Date
Aug 18, 2025
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

4 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
RAM 2500 2026
RAM 3500 2026
RAM 4500 2026
RAM 5500 2026

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching RAM from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V421000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12,592
26V357000 SEAT BELTS 15
26V327000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 16
26V288000 POWER TRAIN 12,736
26V280000 SEATS 14
26V244000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 6,605
26V225000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 65,348
26V059000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 456,287
25V882000 AIR BAGS 52,565
25V876000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 86

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (RAM) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
PE26002 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
RQ25003 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
PE24018 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
PE24009 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS
RQ23003 STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 71 related complaints, the most reported components are Electrical System (20), Service Brakes (15), Engine (6).

Complaint Component
2218066 SERVICE BRAKES
2218067 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2218068 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2217124 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2214003 SERVICE BRAKES
2214004 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2213073 BACK OVER PREVENTION
2213072 VISIBILITY/WIPER
2209420 SERVICE BRAKES
2209421 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2209422 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2218412 SERVICE BRAKES
2208790 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2208789 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2206580 SERVICE BRAKES
2206582 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2206581 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2204153 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2204151 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2204152 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
2198358 SERVICE BRAKES
2198359 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2198360 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2220154 SERVICE BRAKES
2191877 ENGINE

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 25V530000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 25V530000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 25V530000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for RAM 2500 2026?
Browse all RAM recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

Data sources & freshness

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