Stellantis recalls Jeeps and RAMs over inoperable trailer lights and brakes

Stellantis recalls Jeeps and RAMs over inoperable trailer lights and brakes 

February 26, 2026 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – February 26, 2026 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Jeep and RAM brands, is recalling 456,287 SUVs and pickups that may fail to engage the trailer lights and brakes. This defect ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2026 Jeep Cherokee
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 1500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 2500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 3500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 4500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 5500
  • 2024 – 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S

Recall summary

The affected vehicles have a dedicated trailer tow module that controls the trailer’s taillights, brake lights, turn signals and brakes. 

The module may malfunction, rendering all the lights and the brakes on the trailer inoperable.   

Recall risks

Other motorists may not be aware of the driver’s intention if the taillights are not working, while inoperable brakes make the trailer more difficult to control. Both situations increase the chances of a crash and injury. 

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the heels of hundreds warranty claims, field reports and repair orders. No injuries or accidents have been reported.

Other Jeep recalls

In December 2025, Jeep recalled more than 110,000 SUVs that could have stalled or even caught fire because of a catastrophic engine failure.

In November 2025, nearly 25,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs were recalled over stall risk caused by a software glitch.

The repair

The dealers will replace the trailer tow module free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between March 24, 2026 and April 3, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 460,000 SUVs and pickup trucks are affected by this Jeep trailer lights recall. To do a Jeep recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. You can use the same tool to do a RAM recall check.

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Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled for engine cooler issue

Jeep Grand Cherokees recalled for engine cooler issue

December 14, 2020 Ken Boyd , ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 14, 2020 – Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) has recalled 28,884 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines and an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler. The cooler may crack and release coolant that may cause an engine fire. The recall includes 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs.

Recall summary  

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler is a car part designed to absorb heat to reduce emissions from an engine. Due to a supplier error, the recalled vehicles are prone to “thermal fatigue,” which may cause coolers in them to crack.

Vaporized coolant can then flow through the crack and into the EGR system while the engine is running. There it may interact with hydrocarbons and air in an area called the intake manifold, which forms part of the engine. This may lead to an engine fire.

This is not the first time Chrysler’s cars are having issues with EGR coolers. In 2019, Chrysler recalled a number of Ram 1500 trucks for the same EGR cooler issue. This past August a number of owners filed a class action lawsuit, alleging that the manufacturer “botched” the recall, not making enough parts available for replacement.

Risks 

Vehicle fires are not uncommon. It is estimated that 212,500 vehicle fires occurred in 2018, causing 560 deaths, 1,500 injuries and $1.9 billion in property damage. If the EGR cooler issues cause a fire, the driver will receive very little warning. If you suspect that there is a fire in your engine compartment, pull over, turn off the vehicle, move all occupants out and away from it and call 911.

The repair

To fix the issue, dealers will replace the EGR cooler. They will also inspect the intake manifold and replace that as well if necessary. The repair is free of charge. This Jeep Grand Cherokee recall is expected to begin on December 31, 2020.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Over 28,000 vehicles are included in this Jeep Cherokee recall. To see if your car is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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