Recall 13V486 covers 8,370 2014 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks for instrument-cluster warning lights. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 8,370 2014 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks under recall 13V486 because warning lights in the instrument cluster can fail to illuminate as designed. Inoperative warning lights leave the driver without proper alerts for vehicle problems, increasing the risk of a crash; Ram dealers will complete the free repair once available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument cluster in the 2014 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 is the panel of gauges and warning lights in front of the driver. It shows basic driving information and uses warning lights to alert you when a monitored truck system needs attention. Those lights are supposed to turn on when the truck detects a related problem.
On affected trucks, the warning lights in that cluster can fail to turn on as intended. The recall describes the failure as random, which means the cluster does not give the driver a reliable visual alert every time it should. The defect is in the way the instrument panel displays warnings, not in a single gauge the owner can inspect from outside the truck.
There is no warning sign before failure. The missing warning light is the problem, so the driver is not given a separate early cue that the cluster has failed to alert them.
Who's affected?
Covers the 1500, 2500, and 3500 truck classes, all tied to the same instrument panel component.
| 2014 Ram 2500 | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2014 Ram 1500 | instrument panel |
| 2014 Ram 3500 | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 8,370 |
A matching 2014 Ram truck model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
When warning lights do not work, the driver loses an important alert for vehicle problems, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, keep using normal caution, watch for unusual vehicle behavior, and ask the dealer about the instrument cluster software update soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Ram 2500, 1500, or 3500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to ask whether the free instrument-cluster software update is ready for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 13V486 when you call so the dealer can find the correct Ram campaign.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to update the instrument-cluster software that fixes warning lights that fail to illuminate.
- Watch the instrument cluster before driving, and stop using the truck if warning lights fail to illuminate as designed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician updates the instrument cluster software so the warning lights are controlled by the corrected software. The repair uses the existing cluster and is completed through a software update, not a major parts replacement. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V486. Ask the service desk to confirm that the cluster update is complete before you leave.
Timeline
| October 17, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V486?
Recall 13V486 covers 8,370 2014 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks with instrument cluster warning lights that fail to illuminate as designed. Ram dealers update the instrument cluster software for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V486. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the instrument cluster software update. Reference recall number 13V486 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V486, a franchised Ram dealer updates the instrument cluster software free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is missed warnings about vehicle problems. If the instrument cluster warning lights do not illuminate when needed, the driver lacks important fault information, which increases the risk of a crash.
What if I bought my Ram truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Ram truck is included, then call a franchised Ram dealer with recall number 13V486.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V486000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-247-9753 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V486 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V486000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →