291,664 Ram ProMaster vans are under recall after Stellantis found that a defective cooling fan module can overheat, draw excessive current, and potentially start a fire — a defect the automaker traced to nearly a decade of production, according to the recall report Ram’s parent company Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, campaign number 25V720.

The recall covers ProMaster cargo, cutaway, and window vans built between July 20, 2017 and October 7, 2025 — spanning the 2018 through 2026 model years — making it one of the largest single recalls of a commercial van in recent memory. ProMasters are a backbone of American delivery and trade fleets, which means this recall’s reach extends well past individual owners into the vans parked outside HVAC shops, electricians, and last-mile carriers nationwide.

Key Points

• 291,664 vans affected in the U.S., per NHTSA’s official recall filing.
• The radiator cooling fan module can suffer premature bearing wear paired with inadequate fuse protection, according to the manufacturer’s own submission.
• Demanding, high-duty-cycle fleet use accelerates bearing wear, which can push electrical current beyond what the fan’s 400-watt fuse circuit is built to handle.
• Stellantis had logged 39 customer assistance and field reports tied to the issue as of mid-October 2025, with no confirmed crashes or injuries reported at the time of filing.
• Kelley Blue Book’s review of the same federal filing confirms the vehicle count and notes the repair remains free regardless of ownership history.

What’s Affected

• Vehicle: Ram ProMaster (cargo van, cutaway, and window van body styles)
• Model years: 2018–2026
• Production window: July 20, 2017 through October 7, 2025
• Component: Radiator cooling fan module, part number 68189000AD, supplied by MAHLE Thermal and Fluid Systems

The failure mode identified in the filing is mechanical before it’s electrical: fan bearings wear down under sustained, heavy-duty operation, and that wear increases the electrical load on the fan’s circuit. When the circuit draws more current than its fuse is rated to interrupt, heat can build in the wiring and connector — the ingredient list for an underhood fire. Stellantis has not yet published a finalized repair; the recall notice says a remedy was still under development at the time of filing.

What Owners Should Do

• Check your van’s recall status now using your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup tool or Kelley Blue Book’s VIN search.
• Dealers were notified around October 30, 2025, with owner notification letters beginning approximately November 20, 2025 — don’t wait on the mail if you rely on the van for work.
• Watch for unusual fan noise, a burning smell, or dashboard warning lights, and pull over and shut off the engine if any appear.
• The repair is free regardless of whether you’re the original owner or bought the van used.

Fleet operators in particular should flag every ProMaster in their lineup for a VIN check, since heavy-duty cycling is the exact usage pattern Stellantis says accelerates the wear. With commercial delivery, trade, and rental fleets making up a large share of ProMaster ownership, this recall is as much a fleet-management story as a consumer one — and a reminder that duty cycle, not just mileage, can decide when a component fails.