Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger EV Recall
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Chrysler is recalling certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 4, 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.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
A software error in certain 2024-2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger electric vehicles may cause the instrument panel display to fail, resulting in non-compliance with several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including those for lamps, electronic stability control, brake systems, tire pressure monitoring, and occupant crash protection.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 81,084 units of the following models: 2024 Dodge Charger EV, 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, and 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V262000, and FCA's recall number is 39D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting April 30, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for owner notification letters, expected to be mailed on May 21, 2026. Take the vehicle to a dealer for a free software update to the instrument panel. For more information, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Why This Matters
The failure of the instrument panel to display critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash, potentially endangering drivers and others on the road.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for campaign number 26V262000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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