Final Call for 2025 Ram Model Orders - Deadline April 4, 2025
This is a final reminder for all customers to place orders for the 2025 model year Ram vehicles before production cutoff. The following models are nearing their build-out dates:
- 25MY Ram 1500 (DT)
- 25MY Ram 2500/3500 (DJ/D2) and Cab Chassis (DD/DP)
- 25MY Ram Promaster (VF)
All final orders must be submitted by Friday, April 4, 2025. While Stellantis Fleet will make every effort to accommodate orders received by the deadline based on your time zone's order sweep, production cannot be guaranteed, and price protection is not available.
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