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MOPAR Roof Rack Kits Recall Over Loose Pivot Bolts

Source: NHTSA · United States

NHTSA classifies this as a Tire/Wheel recall. A tire or wheel recall addresses a defect in a tire, wheel, or the fasteners that secure a wheel to the vehicle. Tire/Wheel recalls make up 7% of the 637 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (46 of them).

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Hazard category
Tire/Wheel
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7% of 637 recalls
Source
NHTSA
Published
September 17, 2026
TIRE/WHEEL

A tire or wheel recall addresses a defect in a tire, wheel, or the fasteners that secure a wheel to the vehicle.

Record status: a point-in-time snapshot of NHTSA's recall notice. Confirm your exact VIN is affected via NHTSA's own VIN lookup tool before acting, since recall scope is set by build date and trim, not model year alone.

What Happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR roof rack kits. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall covers MOPAR roof rack kits with part numbers 68747056AA, 68529228AA, 68529228AB, 68442426AA, 68442426AB, and 68442426AC. A total of 3,038 units are affected.

What You Should Do

Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 82D.

Why This Matters

Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source

NHTSA Campaign Number 26E064000

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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What People Ask

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is a tire/wheel recall? ▾
A tire or wheel recall addresses a defect in a tire, wheel, or the fasteners that secure a wheel to the vehicle.
How common is this type of vehicle recall? ▾
Tire/Wheel recalls account for 7% (46 of 637) of the NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived.
How do I check if my vehicle is affected? ▾
Use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check your specific vehicle, since recalls are issued by exact VIN range, trim, and build date rather than by model year alone.

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