Mopar Trailer Tow Module Recall Due to Lighting and Brake Failures
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Chrysler is recalling 5,565 Mopar trailer tow modules because of an improperly designed module that may cause trailer lights and brakes to fail, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 11, 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 Mopar tow trailer modules due to an improperly designed trailer tow module that may cause the trailer lights to fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes to fail.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Mopar Trailer Tow Modules from model year 9999. The make is MOPAR and the model is TRAILER TOW MODULE. A total of 5,565 units are potentially affected. Specific model numbers are not detailed in the recall report and should be referred to in FCA US, LLC's recall report. The component involved is the exterior lighting turn signal.
What You Should Do
If the trailer tow module is installed in a vehicle, dealers will replace the trailer tow module and service kit free of charge. If it is not installed in a vehicle, dealers will repurchase it. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The recall number is 04D.
Why This Matters
The failure of trailer brake lights and turn signals reduces visibility for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash, while failed trailer brakes also heighten crash risk, affecting road safety for thousands of units.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26E006000. For more information, refer to NHTSA's recall report.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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