Recall 26V280 affects 14 2026 Ram Promaster vehicles because the rear bench lacks two seat legs. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 14 of its 2026 Promaster vehicles because affected rear benches have only two of four seat legs installed. The incomplete seat raises injury risk during a crash, and Ram dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The rear bench seat in the 2026 Ram Promaster is the aftermarket seat installed behind the front row. Its legs anchor the bench to the vehicle floor so the seat stays in place under passenger weight and normal driving loads. This seat is designed to use four legs.
On affected vans, only two seat legs were installed. The missing legs leave the bench short of its required mounting support, so the seat does not meet the seating system standard. Braun traced the issue to in-house assembly for a new product line: the seat parts were supplied separately, the materials list called for four legs, and the assembly process left two off.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can inspect the rear bench and see whether the affected seat has two legs instead of four, but the recall problem is the incomplete installation itself, not a sound, warning light, or drivability symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2026 Ram Promaster | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 14 |
Not every 2026 Ram Promaster van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incomplete seat can leave an occupant improperly restrained in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the restraint issue matters, so confirm your VIN and schedule the seat-leg installation soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Ram Promaster is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free seat-leg repair that completes the rear bench support.
- Reference recall number 26V280 when you call, and bring any recall notice Ram sends you.
- Avoid seating passengers on the rear bench until the dealer installs the additional seat legs.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician installs the missing rear bench seat legs so the bench has 4 legs instead of 2. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. BraunAbility says the dealer will handle the repair before delivery to the end customer. Owners who have questions can contact Braun customer service using the number listed in the recall notice.
| Estimated time at dealer | 60 minutes |
|---|
Timeline
| May 1, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 15, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V280?
Recall 26V280 covers 14 2026 Ram Promaster vehicles with a rear bench seat that has only 2 of its 4 seat legs installed. An incomplete rear bench seat can fail to properly restrain an occupant, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will install the missing seat legs for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Ram Promaster is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 26V280. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule installation of the missing rear bench seat legs. Reference recall number 26V280 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 26V280, dealers will install 2 additional rear bench seat legs free of charge. Owners can also contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is occupant restraint during a crash. The rear bench seat has only 2 of its 4 seat legs installed, so the seat can fail to hold an occupant properly in a crash. Recall 26V280 addresses that defect by adding the missing seat legs.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V280000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-488-0359 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V280 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V280000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →