What Happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain vehicles because of an improperly designed trailer tow module, which may cause the trailer lights to fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes to fail.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves approximately 456,287 units of the following vehicles: 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, 2025-2026 Ram 2500 Pickup, 2025-2026 Ram 3500 Pickup, 2025-2026 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 2025-2026 Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, 2025-2026 Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V059000, and the affected model years include 2024 through 2026 for the specified makes and models.

What You Should Do

Owners should have the trailer tow module replaced at no charge by dealers. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026, and owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 03D, and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov since February 10, 2026.

Why This Matters

The failure of trailer brake lights and turn signals reduces visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash, while failed trailer brakes also heighten crash risks.

Source

This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V059000.