2026 Ram Promaster Rear Seat Recall (26V280)

Recall 26V280 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Ram Promaster in recall 26V280?

The rear bench may have only two of four seat legs installed.

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The rear bench may have only two of four seat legs installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Promaster with recall 26V280?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incomplete seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incomplete seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing risk of injury during a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Promaster shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the mid and rear assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V280?

Recall 26V280 covers 14 vehicles: 2026 Ram Promaster.

NHTSA lists 14 vehicles in this campaign, built March 25, 2026 to April 23, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Promaster rear seat recall?

Yes. Dealers will install two additional seat legs, free of charge.

Dealers will install two additional seat legs, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

When was recall 26V280 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V280 to NHTSA on May 1, 2026.

This recall was filed 5 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 29 days. If your Promaster was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Promaster is part of recall 26V280?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V280 is open on your Promaster, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 Promaster vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Promaster owners do about recall 26V280?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V280000 applies to your Promaster.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ram dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any mid and rear assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Promaster owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V280 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Ram Promaster: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 26V280 make my Promaster a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Body and latch defects on the 2026 Ram Promaster may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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