Disabled driver's side air bag and seat belt pretensioner/fmvss 126 & 208
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 25V882000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V882000?
NHTSA recall 25V882000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 18, 2025. It addresses: Disabled driver's side air bag and seat belt pretensioner/fmvss 126 & 208. The recall affects approximately 52,565 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V882000 or the manufacturer campaign number C3C. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.