Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 2, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar tow trailer modules. Please refer to FCA US, LLC's recall report for specific model numbers. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
- The risk
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
5,565 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
406 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 29, 2026 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Rear Coil Springs May Detach
- Dec. 18, 2025 2025 RAM 2500, 2025 RAM 3500, 2025 RAM 4500 and 1 more model recall: Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208 (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208 (agency record)
- Dec. 9, 2025 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Phev, 2024 Dodge Hornet Phev recall: Brake Pedal Failure (agency record)
- Dec. 9, 2025 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia recall: Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
If installed in a vehicle, dealers will replace the trailer tow module and service kit, free of charge. If the trailer tow module is not installed in a vehicle, dealers will repurchase it. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 04D.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E006000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 5,565 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 04D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record