2023–2026 Ram 2500 Powertrain / Transmission Recall 26V288000 (Ram 43D)

NHTSA recall 26V288000 (Ram recall 43D) covers about 12,736 2023–2026 Ram 2500 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA May 7, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V288000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

12,736
vehicles affected (potential)
2023–2026
model years
May 7, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm))

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.

The risk

Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 21, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ram recall number 43D

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V288000 as 43D. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "43D recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ram 25002023–2026All 2500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 7, 2026
Owner notification
May 21, 2026
Build dates covered
Jun 21, 2022 to Apr 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 26V288000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V288000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V288000 or 43D). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V288000?

NHTSA recall 26V288000 (Ram recall 43D) covers about 12,736 2023–2026 Ram 2500 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA May 7, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V288000?

NHTSA's record for 26V288000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V288000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ram dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V288000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 21, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ram recall number for 26V288000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 43D. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (43D) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V288000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V288000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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