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19 August 2026

Ram 2500 recalled

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Ram 2500 recalled

The Ram 2500 and 3500 were both recalled in January 2026 for an issue affecting their ESC systems, which in some cases could lead to the seatbelt pretensioners and airbags not performing as intended.

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