2026 Ram 1500 Recall for Headlight Wiring Issue
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 12,592 model year 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to headlight wiring that may cause parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker or fail.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 12,592 units of 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V421000 and Chrysler's recall number is 62D.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Why This Matters
Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V421000 - Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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