Chrysler Recalls Jeep and Ram Vehicles for Trailer Light Failures
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FCA US, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep and 2025-2026 Ram vehicles due to an improperly designed trailer tow module that may cause trailer lights and brakes to fail, increasing crash risks.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" 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 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.
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