Ram 2500 Recall Warns Trucks Could Outrun Their Own Tires

High-Speed TroubleFollowing the recall of more than 6,000 Ram 2500 trucks over a steering-related issue that could compromise vehicle control, another safety campaign has emerged with a similar safety risk. This time, Stellantis is recalling 12,736 Ram 2500 trucks over a software calibration issue that could allow the vehicles to exceed their tires’ maximum speed rating, potentially compromising vehicle control without prior warning.NHTSA recall number 26V288 found that affected Ram 2500 trucks may have been built with a vehicle speed calibration that can exceed the tires’ maximum speed rating. The report states that exceeding the tire speed rating can reduce tire integrity, which could mean the tires may generate heat faster, wear more quickly, and potentially lead to instability or, worse, blowouts.

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