The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer L vehicles. The brake system control module software may cause a loss of electronic stability control and a loss of electronic brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The risk
A loss of electronic stability control and/or electronic brake assist increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the brake system control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 50D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2026 |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer L | 2026 |
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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 Grand Wagoneer | 2026 | 4 | 5 |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer L | 2026 | 1 | 5 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2026
17 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 26V638000 2 Oct 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V466000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V467000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V443000 8 Jul 2026 | KTM North America, Inc. |
| 26V359000 3 Jun 2026 | Aston Martin The Americas |
| 26V293000 8 May 2026 | Taizhou Qianxin Vehicle Co. Ltd |
| 26V240000 15 Apr 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 26V234000 13 Apr 2026 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026