NHTSA Recall 26V225000: Ram Instrument Cluster Can Go Blank
A plain-language breakdown of NHTSA recall 26V225000 — the Ram instrument-cluster software defect that can freeze or blank the display while driving, plus your California lemon law rights.
Recall 26V225000 at a glance
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V225000
- Manufacturer
- Stellantis (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500
- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Units recalled
- 65,348
- Component
- Instrument panel — 3.5-inch cluster software
- Risk
- Instrument cluster can freeze or go blank while driving
- Owner letters mailing
- May 28, 2026
Safety notice: Instrument cluster can freeze or go blank while driving. Follow the manufacturer's interim guidance below until the recall repair is completed.
What the recall covers
Recall 26V225000 (Stellantis reference 35D) covers 65,348 model year 2025–2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks. A software error in the 3.5-inch instrument-panel cluster can make it inoperative at startup or while driving, hiding critical readouts such as the gear-position indicator, brake and stability-control warnings, and tire-pressure status — which can increase crash risk.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the instrument-cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to mail around May 28, 2026.
What owners should do now
- Watch for your Stellantis owner-notification letter and schedule the free software update.
- If the cluster freezes or goes blank, have it addressed promptly.
- Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
- Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
- If the display problem continues after the update, document it and save the paperwork.
How to check your VIN
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.
Stellantis (FCA) customer service: 800-853-1403 (recall reference 35D). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.
When this recall can become a California lemon law claim
A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Ram may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does recall 26V225000 cover?
Recall 26V225000 (Stellantis reference 35D) covers 65,348 model year 2025–2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks whose instrument cluster can freeze or go blank while driving.
How do I know if my VIN is included in 26V225000?
Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call Stellantis at 800-853-1403. Inclusion depends on the specific VIN.
Could the Ram cluster recall make my truck a California lemon?
Not automatically. But if the software update doesn't resolve it, the cluster keeps failing, or your Ram has other unrepaired warranty defects, you may have a California lemon law claim — potentially a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.
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Recall details are summarized from public NHTSA data and are subject to change; confirm current information at nhtsa.gov/recalls. This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, consult a licensed attorney.