Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling ~537,000 various Jeep and RAM vehicles for bad coil springs, bad trailer lights and trailer brakes may failures, according to mandatory safety defect recall documents made public by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this morning. [NHTSA Recall ID Numbers 26V051 or 26V-051 and 26V059 or 26V-059 – Autocrat] The largest recall covers Exterior Lighting and the Electrical System on 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,” FCA said in the required NHTSA recall filing.
“The trailer turn signal will not flash when the vehicle turn signal lever is actuated and the trailer stop lamps will not be activated upon application of the vehicle service brakes. In addition, if equipped, the trailer brakes will not function. Trailer lighting that is not illuminated may result in an approaching vehicle being unaware of the change of direction or speed of the vehicle and trailer which may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. The loss of trailer brakes can also cause a vehicle crash without a prior warning,” FCA said.
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module free of charge as required by U.S. Federal regulations.. Owner notification letters are not expected to be mailed until 24 March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US’ number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on 10 February 2026.
The other Chrysler (FCA US) recalls covers ~81,000 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge as required by Federal safety regulations. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed 12 February 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov. This rear coil spring recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413 or 23V-413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed NHTSA Recall ID Number 26V051 or 26V-051, NHTSA recall number 23V413 or 23V-413.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Huge Recalls for Jeep and RAM Spring and Brake Failures
Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling ~537,000 various Jeep and RAM vehicles for bad coil springs, bad trailer lights and trailer brakes may failures, according to mandatory safety defect recall documents made public by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this morning. [NHTSA Recall ID Numbers 26V051 or 26V-051 and 26V059 or 26V-059 – Autocrat] The largest recall covers Exterior Lighting and the Electrical System on 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,” FCA said in the required NHTSA recall filing.
“The trailer turn signal will not flash when the vehicle turn signal lever is actuated and the trailer stop lamps will not be activated upon application of the vehicle service brakes. In addition, if equipped, the trailer brakes will not function. Trailer lighting that is not illuminated may result in an approaching vehicle being unaware of the change of direction or speed of the vehicle and trailer which may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. The loss of trailer brakes can also cause a vehicle crash without a prior warning,” FCA said.
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module free of charge as required by U.S. Federal regulations.. Owner notification letters are not expected to be mailed until 24 March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US’ number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on 10 February 2026.
The other Chrysler (FCA US) recalls covers ~81,000 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge as required by Federal safety regulations. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed 12 February 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US number for this recall is 20D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov. This rear coil spring recall replaces NHTSA recall number 23V413 or 23V-413. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed NHTSA Recall ID Number 26V051 or 26V-051, NHTSA recall number 23V413 or 23V-413.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.