--- title: "Over 72,000 Ram Trucks Recalled Because Digital Gauge Clusters Could Go Dark: TDS" date: "2025-12-04" modified: "2025-12-04" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/over-72000-ram-trucks-recalled-because-digital-gauge-clusters-could-go-dark-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Over 72,000 Ram Trucks Recalled Because Digital Gauge Clusters Could Go Dark: TDS ![2025 Ram 2500]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Short, snappy, light, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the world and places it in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. I spent most of the day and night flying to Japan and to say it's been a long day would be an understatement. So let's get into it. 🚨 [Ram recalled 72,509 trucks](), including the 1500 and heavy duty 2500 and 3500 lineup along with the 4500 chassis cub trucks, due to digital gauge clusters potentially being blank due to a software issue. 😈 Rivian announced a [new purple color called Borealis]() for the Tri- and Quad-Motor R1S and R1T as a limited-time $3,000 option. πŸ”‹ Kia [teased a new car]() that looks to be an EV and potentially a Stinger successor, but no details were given. πŸͺœ Scout's going to [source its ladder frame]() for its upcoming SUV and truck from a new joint venture between suppliers Sodecia and Aapico, which will build a new 400,000-square-foot facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the tune of $120 million and is said to create 392 new jobs. πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ A [manual Acura NSX restomod](), which was a collaboration between Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport, debuted to mixed design reviews. 🐎 The [2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E arrived quietly]() with rear door grab handles, long a complaint of my children as a matter of fact, without much fanfare or anyone noticing. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()