Chrysler is recalling 450,000 vehicles due to brake light safety concerns

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 trailer hitch modules due to a brake light defect that could increase the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 456,287 vehicles and an additional 2,871 tractor trailer modules, the NHTSA said in a pair of notices Monday.

The affected vehicles contained the defective modules, which the agency said were not properly designed.

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The modules affected by the recall may cause the brake lights on attached trailers to fail to illuminate, or the trailer brakes to fail completely, impairing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

Affected products include 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 2025-2026 and select Mopar tow vehicle modules.

The affected vehicles contain the defective modules, which are not properly designed. (Graham Hughes/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Anyone who installed the recalled tow bar modules can take them to a Fiat Chrysler dealer for a free replacement. If the module is not installed, dealers will repurchase the item.

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The modules affected by the recall may cause the brake lights on attached trailers to fail to illuminate or the trailer brakes to fail completely, impairing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

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Owners of recalled vehicles with the module installed can take them to their Fiat Chrysler Automobiles dealer for a free replacement.

Owner notification letters will be sent March 24, 2026.