What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 26V059000 includes certain 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. 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. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- headlight stopped working
- tail lights stay off
- turn signal flashes wrong
- lights flicker while driving
- brake light not working
- lighting recall
Symptoms in the record
- One or more exterior lights may fail, flicker or operate incorrectly
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee
- NHTSA campaign 26V059000
- The manufacturer filing lists 456,287 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 26V059000 · Feb 2, 2026
Official campaign record for Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 456,287 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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