Recall 25V765 covers 532 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with steering-module air-bag defect. Free repair at a franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 532 2021-2022 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles because a steering column control module defect can keep the driver's side air bag from deploying as intended. An air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury in a crash, and Ram dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The steering column control module in the 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 sits in the steering column. It is part of the clock spring assembly, which keeps electrical signals connected between the rotating steering wheel and fixed wiring in the truck, including the driver's air bag circuit.
On affected trucks, an internal flexible flat cable was not welded securely to a busbar, which is a metal strip that carries current inside the module. If that connection separates, the deployment signal from the Occupant Restraint Controller does not reach the driver's air bag module. In a crash that calls for driver air bag deployment, the air bag does not deploy as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the internal cable separates, an air bag warning light can illuminate in the instrument panel.
Who's affected?
Covers five Ram truck classes from the 2021 and 2022 model years, with steering control module and front air bag listings tied to the same clock spring part.
| 2022 Ram 3500 | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 3500 | steering system |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | front air bag |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | front air bag |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | steering system |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | steering system |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | front air bag |
| 2021 Ram 4500 | steering system |
| 2021 Ram 4500 | front air bag |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | steering system |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | front air bag |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | steering system |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | steering system |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | front air bag |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | steering system |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | front air bag |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | steering system |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 532 |
A matching model year and Ram truck model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver's side air bag does not deploy as intended, the driver has a higher risk of injury in a crash. There is no warning sign before the cable separates; after separation, an airbag warning light can appear in the instrument cluster. Schedule the repair soon and drive cautiously until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, or 5500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free steering column control module replacement that restores intended driver air bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 25V765 when you call.
- Call Ram customer service at 800-853-1403 with questions about scheduling or dealer handling.
- Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete; this recall involves driver air bag deployment in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician replaces the steering column control module that controls the driver's side air bag deployment path. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. The manufacturer uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related steering column control module or air bag repair before the recall notice, bring repair orders, receipts, and proof of payment to the service desk or contact Chrysler customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 6, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 13, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 13, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 11, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V765?
Recall 25V765 covers 532 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module can keep the driver's side air bag from deploying as intended. That increases injury risk in a crash. Ram dealers will replace the module for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, or 5500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ram is included in recall 25V765. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule replacement of the steering column control module. Reference recall number 25V765 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Ram dealers will replace the steering column control module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V765?
The driver's side air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash. That increases the risk of injury to the driver. The remedy is replacement of the steering column control module at a franchised Ram dealer, free of charge.
What if I bought my Ram truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Ram is included, then contact a franchised Ram dealer and reference recall number 25V765.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V765000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V765 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V765000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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