2025 Ram 3500 | 2025 Ram 5500 | 2025 Ram 4500 | 2025 Ram 2500 — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published December 18, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V882000, published December 18, 2025. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2025 Ram 3500 | 2025 Ram 5500 | 2025 Ram 4500 | 2025 Ram 2500 — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What to do
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 3500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2025 RAM 3500 | 2025 RAM 5500 | 2025 RAM 4500 | 2025 RAM 2500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Ram 3500 | 2025 Ram 5500 | 2025 Ram 4500 | 2025 Ram 2500 — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V882000 on December 18, 2025. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 3500.