Trucks and SUVs recalled over a trailer tow module design defect

Plain-English summary

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.

The record states that due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail. The affected component is listed as exterior lighting, brake lights.

NHTSA states the consequence is that trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash, and that trailer brakes that fail also increase the risk of a crash. The record gives the potential number of units affected as 456,287.

Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. The record states owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026, that owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and that the manufacturer's number for this recall is 03D.

The recalled product

Product

2026 RAM 1500

Brand

RAM

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Category

Vehicle — Truck and SUV

Hazard

• trailer-tow-module
• trailer-brakes
• lighting-failure
• crash-risk

Affected units

456,287

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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