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2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S recall: Liftgate Hinge Cover May Detach

Report received by NHTSA: March 12, 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 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.

The risk

A detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

11,767 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S.

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.

What to do and when

Dealer will inspect, repair, or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 26D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Jeep Wagoneer S 2024-2026
NHTSA recall number26V141000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report received by NHTSAMarch 12, 2026
Potentially affected11,767 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall number26D
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record