Chrysler recalls 5,565 Mopar trailer tow modules over design flaw that can stop trailer lights and brakes working
A badly designed trailer tow module can leave trailer lights and turn signals dark and make the trailer brakes fail, which makes other drivers less likely to see you and raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
If the module is installed in your vehicle, a dealer will replace it and the service kit free of charge; if it is not installed, the dealer will buy it back. Owners can call FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and cite recall number 04D.
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Recall details
- Product
- Mopar Trailer Tow Module
- Company
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Hazard
- Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 5,565 pieces of equipment
- Owner notification
- March 17, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E006000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 04D
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Defect
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar tow trailer modules. Please refer to FCA US, LLC's recall report for specific model numbers. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
- Consequence
- Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- If installed in a vehicle, dealers will replace the trailer tow module and service kit, free of charge. If the trailer tow module is not installed in a vehicle, dealers will repurchase it. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 04D.
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