2026 Ram 1500 Exterior Lighting Recall 26V421000 (Ram 62D)

NHTSA recall 26V421000 (Ram recall 62D) covers about 12,592 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jul 1, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V421000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

12,592
vehicles affected (potential)
2026
model years
Jul 1, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting (headlights)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 17, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ram recall number 62D

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V421000 as 62D. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "62D 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 15002026All 1500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 1, 2026
Owner notification
Sep 17, 2026
Build dates covered
Oct 29, 2025 to Feb 16, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 26V421000

  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 26V421000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V421000 or 62D). 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 26V421000?

NHTSA recall 26V421000 (Ram recall 62D) covers about 12,592 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jul 1, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V421000?

NHTSA's record for 26V421000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing 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 26V421000?

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 26V421000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 17, 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 26V421000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 62D. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (62D) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V421000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V421000, 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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