The defect
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.
The remedy
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 own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | 2026 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Ram 1500 | 2025, 2026 |
| Ram 2500 | 2025, 2026 |
| Ram 3500 | 2025, 2026 |
| Ram 4500 | 2025, 2026 |
| Ram 5500 | 2025, 2026 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | 2026 | 8 | 4 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 2024 | 29 | 5 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 2025 | 54 | 6 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Ram 1500 | 2025 | 365 | 8 |
| Ram 1500 | 2026 | 103 | 9 |
| Ram 2500 | 2025 | 65 | 6 |
| Ram 2500 | 2026 | 29 | 8 |
| Ram 3500 | 2025 | 43 | 5 |
| Ram 3500 | 2026 | 27 | 4 |
| Ram 4500 | 2025 | 0 | 4 |
| Ram 4500 | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Ram 5500 | 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| Ram 5500 | 2026 | 0 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 26V686000 20 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V681000 16 Oct 2026 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 26V680000 16 Oct 2026 | Alliance RV, LLC |
| 26V672000 13 Oct 2026 | K.Z., Inc. |
| 26V653000 6 Oct 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V652000 6 Oct 2026 | E-One Incorporated |
| 26V644000 5 Oct 2026 | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
| 26V645000 5 Oct 2026 | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026