Jeep And Ram Trailer Tow Module Failure
high How serious is it? About this label
Trailer lights that don't illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, and trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V059000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights |
| Vehicles covered | 6 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On these Jeep Wagoneer S, Ram, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles, the trailer tow module was not designed correctly. Because of this, the lights on a trailer you're towing may fail to come on, and the trailer's brakes may not work.
What you should do
2. Contact your Jeep or Ram dealer to have the trailer tow module replaced; call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V059000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (6)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Exterior Lighting Recalls Affect Headlights, Markers and Trailer Lights · all 10 Jeep recalls in this area
- Ram Exterior Lighting Recalls: Turn Signal and Brake Light Problems · all 5 RAM recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- 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. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
- Safety 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.
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.