2026 RAM 1500 recall: Parking & Daytime Running Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
12,592 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 RAM 1500.
- 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
426 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 30, 2026 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L recall: Loss of Electronic Stability Control & Brake Assist/FMVSS 126 & 135
- June 30, 2026 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2023 Jeep Wagoneer and 1 more model recall: Gear Position Indicator Not Displayed/FMVSS 102
- June 4, 2026 2021-2025 Jeep Gladiator, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE recall: Park Outside: Power Steering Wiring May Catch Fire
- June 4, 2026 2020-2022 Chrysler Pacifica recall: Park Outside: Battery May Catch Fire
- May 21, 2026 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L recall: Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 214 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 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
- RAM 1500 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V421000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 12,592 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 62D |
| “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