Ram Recalls 265,000 ProMaster Vans Because Water Can Kill the Power Steering
Corroded wiring can cut steering assist on 2022–2026 ProMaster vans, including the electric version. Owner letters start November 17, and the fix is free.
Ram is recalling 265,512 ProMaster vans in the U.S. because water can get into the electric power steering wiring and cut steering assist. The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as campaign 26V621, covers ProMaster vans from the 2022 through 2026 model years.
It is the second piece of bad safety news for the van in a week. The ProMaster 2500 just earned a Poor rating for vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention in the first IIHS crash-avoidance tests for work vans and heavy-duty pickups.
Which vans are affected
- ProMaster 2500: 147,204 vans
- ProMaster 3500: 72,043 vans
- ProMaster 1500: 44,391 vans
- ProMaster 3500 EV (2024–2026): 1,874 vans
The affected vans were built from August 2021 through October 2025, according to reports citing the NHTSA filing. The smaller 2027 ProMaster City, a separate and newer model, is not on the list.
What goes wrong
Water can enter the power steering wiring harness and corrode its connectors, and the corrosion can spread to the steering gear. When that happens, the van can lose power steering assist. It can still be steered, but with far more effort, and NHTSA says the damage raises the risk of a crash.
The paper trail is long. Parent company FCA US counted 2,799 warranty claims, 437 customer assistance records and 191 field reports tied to the problem, some dating back to April 2022. A Stellantis spokesperson told Fox Business the company knows of one crash linked to the defect, with no injuries.
What owners should do
Dealers will inspect each van and replace the wiring harness and the electric power steering gear where needed, at no charge. The replacement harnesses are said to be better sealed against water.
Interim owner letters are scheduled to go out starting November 17, with a second letter to follow once the final repair is ready. Until then, owners can check a VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup. A steering wheel that suddenly feels heavy is a reason to call a dealer rather than wait for the letter.
The recall lands in a busy stretch for software and wiring faults. Toyota is recalling about 31,000 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids over a control unit that can shut the hybrid system down while driving.
