Recall 24V942 affects 53 2025 Ram 1500 trucks for headlight software that can make headlights inoperative. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 53 2025 1500 pickup trucks because incorrect headlight module software can make the headlights inoperative. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, and Ram dealers will update the headlight module software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlamp module software in the 2025 Ram 1500 controls how the headlight system operates. The module receives lighting commands from the truck and keeps the headlamps working when the driver turns them on. The headlights are part of the exterior lighting system covered by the federal lighting standard.
On affected trucks, the headlamp module was built with incorrect software. That software can allow the headlamps to become inoperative, which means the truck loses required lighting instead of keeping the lamps available for normal driving. Similar Ram 1500 trucks outside this recall have the correct headlamp module software.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is software-based, so an owner does not get a gradual mechanical symptom such as a loose part, noise, or fluid leak before the headlights stop working.
Who's affected?
Both listed components point to the same Headlamp RH part.
| 2025 Ram 1500 | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 1500 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 53 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Inoperative headlights reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash, especially after dark or in poor weather. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your 2025 Ram 1500 is included and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free headlight module software update that fixes the inoperative-headlight risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. Reference recall number 24V942 when you call.
- Avoid night driving and poor-visibility trips until the headlight software update is complete.
- Call Ram customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 24V942.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician updates the headlight module software so the headlights operate with the correct control programming. The software update is free under the recall, and owner letters were mailed March 6, 2025. If you paid for this headlight module software remedy before the recall notice, FCA's general reimbursement plan covers eligible documented costs. Ask the Ram service desk or FCA customer service how to submit the repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 19, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| January 3, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 21, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 25, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 6, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V942?
Recall 24V942 covers 53 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks with incorrect headlight module software that can make the headlights stop working. Inoperative headlights reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Ram dealers will update the headlight module software for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 24V942. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the headlight module software update. Reference recall 24V942 and recall code D4B when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ram dealers will update the headlight module software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall.
Is it safe to drive with this headlight recall?
The recall concerns headlights that can become inoperative, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. This is not a do-not-drive recall, but confirm your VIN and schedule the free software update if your truck is included.
When were owners notified about recall 24V942?
Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2025 Ram 1500 is included, then contact a franchised Ram dealer for the free update.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V942000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V942 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V942000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →