Cummins Offers Rewards for Ram Pickup Software Recall

Engine manufacturer provides $500 to $1,000 incentives for owners to update emissions software on select Ram trucks.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Cummins, the Columbus, Indiana-based engine manufacturer, is offering a program to pay up to $1,000 to certain Ram pickup owners who bring their trucks in for a software update under a recall. The software update for Emissions Recall 67A will reduce tailpipe emissions without affecting the truck's power, torque, or responsiveness.

Why it matters

This recall and incentive program from Cummins aims to help Ram owners comply with federal emissions requirements while also protecting the long-term performance of their vehicles. The rewards are intended to encourage participation in the recall and ensure Cummins can meet regulatory obligations.

The details

The software update, which takes less than an hour to complete at no cost to owners, is for Ram 2500 and 3500 models made between 2013 and 2018. After the update is done, owners will receive a $500 prepaid debit card and an extended warranty covering select emissions and aftertreatment components. Cummins is offering a promotion to the first 750 owners who bring their vehicles in, doubling the award to $1,000. The window to be eligible for the $1,000 promotion ends on March 31st.

  • The software update recall, known as Emissions Recall 67A, was announced in February 2026.
  • The $1,000 promotion for the first 750 owners to get the update ends on March 31, 2026.

The players

Cummins

A Columbus, Indiana-based engine manufacturer that is offering the software update recall and incentive program for certain Ram pickup owners.

Jennifer Rager

The Executive Director-Pickup Business at Cummins, who stated that the incentive reflects the company's commitment to supporting drivers with updates that keep their trucks running at their best.

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What they’re saying

“This incentive reflects our commitment to supporting drivers with updates that keep their trucks running at their best.”

— Jennifer Rager, Executive Director-Pickup Business (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This recall and reward program from Cummins demonstrates the automaker's efforts to help Ram owners comply with emissions regulations while also maintaining the performance of their vehicles. The incentives are designed to encourage participation and ensure Cummins can meet its regulatory obligations.