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Dodge Durango Tail Lights May Fail From Damaged Connections
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Tail lights that do not illuminate properly make the vehicle less visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V701000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Dodge Durango vehicles may have damaged electrical connections in the tail light wiring. This damage can cause the tail lights to fail. When the tail lights do not light up properly, other drivers may have more difficulty seeing the vehicle. The vehicles fail to meet federal lighting requirements. Dealers will inspect the tail lights and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a Dodge dealer to arrange an inspection. Chrysler customer service: 800-853-1403.
3. Have the tail light assemblies inspected and replaced as necessary, free of charge.
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 26V701000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles. The terminals in the tail light wiring harness may be damaged and cause the tail lights to 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."
- Safety risk
- Tail lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 29, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.