Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 26V-059 · Jeep and Ram vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 26V-059 covers 456,287 Jeep and Ram vehicles for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.

48%
Vehicles repaired219,449 of 456,287 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected456,2877 models
ReportedFeb 2, 2026Owners notified Mar 17, 2026
Complaints since291Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

48%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7,322 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2026 Q12026 Q3
7 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 27, 2023 to November 8, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.