2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 RAM 1500, 2025-2026 RAM 2500 and 4 more models 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 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. 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
456,287 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 RAM 1500, 2025-2026 RAM 2500, 2025-2026 RAM 3500, 2025-2026 RAM 4500, 2025-2026 RAM 5500 and 1 more model.
- 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
407 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 2, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning 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 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Jeep Cherokee 2026
- Jeep Wagoneer S 2024-2026
- RAM 1500 2025-2026
- RAM 2500 2025-2026
- RAM 3500 2025-2026
- RAM 4500 2025-2026
- RAM 5500 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V059000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 456,287 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 03D |
| “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