Model year 2023 · Ram

2023 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty) — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 2500, 3500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V288000	May 7, 2026	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
24V413000	June 6, 2024	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
24V199000	March 14, 2024	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
23V799000	November 28, 2023	Exterior Lighting
23V654000	September 28, 2023	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
23V060000	February 9, 2023	Electrical System › Wiring › Relays/SolenoidsPark outside
23V059000	February 9, 2023	Back Over Prevention › Display Function
22V835000	November 10, 2022	Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Power Train (3) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Steering (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V288000Manufacturer no. 43D

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2026
Owner notification: May 21, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,736 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty): June 21, 2022 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V288000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V413000Manufacturer no. 63B

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: June 6, 2024
Owner notification: June 20, 2024
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 214 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Manual Transmission

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V413000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V199000Manufacturer no. 14B,33B,34B,35B,36B

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

Report received by NHTSA: March 14, 2024
Owner notification: April 11, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 38,164 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette; Steering › Column

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V199000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V799000Manufacturer no. B2A & D5A

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA: November 28, 2023
Owner notification: December 19, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 185,251 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Components: Exterior Lighting; Steering › Steering Control Module

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V799000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V654000Manufacturer no. 97A

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: September 28, 2023
Owner notification: October 24, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 272,911 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V654000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V060000Manufacturer no. 13A

Electrical System › Wiring › Relays/Solenoids

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: February 9, 2023
Owner notification: April 4, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 302,067 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

Safety risk

An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V060000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V059000Manufacturer no. 14A

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA: February 9, 2023
Owner notification: March 1, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 77,079 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V059000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V835000Manufacturer no. ZA3

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: November 10, 2022
Owner notification: December 29, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 250,079 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500

Defect summary

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Safety risk

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V835000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 7, 2026.