Over 52,000 pickup trucks are being recalled due to critical airbag and traction control malfunctions.

On Monday, federal safety officials announced that Ram is recalling four models from its 2025 heavy-duty truck lineup: the HD 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500.

The recall impacts more than 52,000 trucks across the United States, according to official documents.

For Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, this marks the 52nd recall in the current year, ranking it as the second highest among U.S. automakers. Federal records indicate that Stellantis has already recalled close to 2.8 million vehicles this year.

Last year, Ram’s pickup trucks were the fourth best-selling vehicles in the U.S., following the highly favored Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and Toyota RAV4.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified two significant issues in these recalled trucks.

At issue is a glitch that can cause the truck’s safety computer to temporarily shut down while the vehicle is driving. 

When that happens, traction control — the system that helps prevent wheels from slipping and keeps the truck stable during sudden turns or slick conditions — can switch off without warning, raising the risk of a crash.

Ram is recalling four Super Duty trucks over an tech issue that could increase the car’s likelihood to slip and shut off the airbag

The same problem can also disable the driver’s airbag, meaning it may not deploy in a collision, increasing the risk of serious injury.

The documents say that affected trucks might flash the airbag, ABS, and seatbelt warning lights if the module is accidentally turned off. 

Ram has already started notifying dealerships about the issue, and recall notices will be in owners’ mailboxes by mid-January. 

The company said that trucks will be fixed with an over-the-air update when its available. 

A representative for Stellantis didn’t respond to the Daily Mail’s request for comment outside of normal business hours. 

The automaker — which also runs Detroit-based brands Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge, along with European brands like Maserati, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo — 

Most of the car company’s 2025 recalls have been fixed with a software update. 

Of the 52 safety bulletins, 12 involved backup camera issues, nine addressed airbag deployment issues, and eight addressed electrical problems. 

Tim Kuniskis, the CEO of the Ram brand, released an ad earlier this year while the company brought back its iconic V8-powered pickup

The Ram brand is Stellantis’ most important – it drives a huge amount of profit for a company that is seeing slumping sales

This year, Ram’s products have accounted for 14 of Stellantis’ recalls. 

Monday’s NHTSA post also comes during a critical juncture for the Ram brand. 

The Ram pickup series is Stellantis’ biggest money-maker, making it the most essential vehicle for a company whose profits plunged 70 percent last year. 

The company, once synonymous with muscular, high-powered gas engines and off-road grit, was weighed down by high prices and reliability issues. 

And, at the beginning of this year, customers revolted against the Ram brand after the company removed the large V8 engine from the lineup and replaced it with a turbocharged V6. 

Even though the smaller engine was faster, more powerful, and achieved better fuel economy, sales slumped. 

By June, Stellantis announced a U-turn under new leadership. It brought back the V8 to appease customers. 

‘We own it. We got it wrong. And we’re fixing it,’ Tim Kuniskis, the CEO of the Ram brand, said in an advertisement, showing the executive driving the V8 truck around a racetrack.

Only Ford, which set a record for the number of automotive recalls in a year with 152 this year, has posted more fleet-wide NHTSA bulletins in 2025.