Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules over a light brake failure that could raise the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall impacts 456,287 vehicles and an additional 2,871 tow-trailer modules, the NHTSA said in a pair of notices on Monday.
The affected vehicles contain the faulty modules, which the agency said were improperly designed.
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The modules impacted by the recall may result in the brake lights on attached trailers failing to illuminate, or they may cause trailer brakes to fail altogether, cutting visibility and increasing crash risk.
The impacted products include the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2025-2026 Ram 2500, 2025-2026 Ram 3500, 2025-2026 Ram 4500, 2025-2026 Ram 5500 and certain Mopar tow-trailer modules.
Anyone with the recalled tow-trailer modules installed can take them to their Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer for a free replacement. If the module is not installed, dealers will repurchase the item.
If the tow-trailer module is installed in a vehicle, dealers will replace it for free. If the tow-trailer module is not installed in a vehicle, dealers will repurchase it.
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Owners of recalled vehicles that come with the module installed can take them to their Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer for a free replacement.
Owner notification letters will be sent out on March 24, 2026.
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