Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 10, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR roof rack kits with part numbers 68747056AA, 68529228AA, 68529228AB, 68442426AA, 68442426AB, and 68442426AC. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach.
- The risk
Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,038 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
437 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 1, 2026 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE recall: Rear Coil Springs May Detach
- Sept. 1, 2026 2025-2026 Chrysler Pacifica, 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126
- Sept. 1, 2026 2025-2026 RAM 1500 recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Sept. 1, 2026 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2024-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and 4 more models recall: Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 138
- Aug. 13, 2026 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica, 2026-2027 Dodge Charger, 2026 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid and 13 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 | 26E064000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 10, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,038 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 82D |
| “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