Recall Alert: Ram and Jeep Trailer Tow Module Replacement

Who’s Affected by This Recall

This recall covers approximately 456,287 vehicles across two brands, multiple model lines, and several body configurations. Importantly, only vehicles equipped with a trailer tow package are included. If your truck or SUV didn’t come from the factory with the trailer tow package, you’re not affected.

Affected models:

• 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S
• 2026 Jeep Cherokee
• 2025-2026 Ram 1500
• 2025-2026 Ram 2500
• 2025-2026 Ram 3500 Pickup and Cab Chassis
• 2025-2026 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis

To confirm whether your specific VIN is included, run it at mopar.com/recalls or nhtsa.gov/recalls. Your VIN is on the lower corner of your driver-side windshield, in the door jamb, or on your registration.

What’s Wrong — And Why It Matters

The trailer tow module on affected vehicles may experience a problem that causes a loss of communication with the trailer’s electrical system. The consequences depend on what you’re towing and what vehicle you’re driving:

• For all affected vehicles: Your trailer’s turn signals will not flash when you use your turn signal lever, and your trailer’s brake lights will not activate when you press the brake pedal. A driver behind your trailer would not see your intent to slow down or change direction.
• For Ram trucks specifically: The trailer’s brakes (if equipped) will not function. That means your truck’s service brakes are the only thing slowing down both the truck and the trailer.

This is a real safety concern when you’re actively towing — especially with a heavy load on a Ram. But it’s important to put the risk in context, which is exactly what we’ve been telling customers who call us about this.

What Stellantis Is Doing About It

Stellantis will replace the trailer tow module on affected vehicles. The repair is a defined dealer procedure using genuine Mopar parts and the wiTECH diagnostic system. Once the replacement module is installed, the trailer tow function is restored to factory operation.

The challenge right now is parts. Replacement modules are in active production but currently backordered, and we’ve been telling customers to plan for approximately two months from when they’re added to our list to when their part arrives. We want to be straightforward with you about this: that timeline has shifted a few times already, and it may shift again. What we can promise is that we’re working through our list in the order customers were added, and we contact every customer by phone the moment their part arrives.

What We’re Doing at Jay Malone CDJR

We’ve been working this recall for months and have a clear process for tracking customers through it. Here’s exactly how it works from your end:

1. Call us with your VIN. Either tell us your VIN over the phone, or if you’ve been a customer of ours before, we can look it up in our system. This takes a couple of minutes.
2. Your VIN goes on our parts list. We print your information and hand-deliver it to our parts department, where it’s filed in order of when you called.
3. Parts arrive in batches. When Stellantis releases more replacement modules, our parts department orders from the top of the list down — first-come, first-served, in the order customers were added.
4. We call you when your part is in. The moment your specific replacement module arrives, we pick up the phone and call you to schedule the repair. You don’t need to call us repeatedly to check — we’ll come to you.
5. The repair is free. Federal law requires recall repairs to be performed at no charge, regardless of where you bought your vehicle.

If you’ve already called us once, you’re on the list. There’s no need to check back in unless your phone number or contact information has changed.

What If My Trailer Lights or Brakes Are Acting Up Right Now?

Don’t wait for the recall part. If you’re actively experiencing problems with your trailer lighting or trailer brakes, call us and bring the vehicle in. Our service team can diagnose and repair the immediate concern. We’ll keep your VIN on the recall list for when the official replacement module arrives, and you’ll get the recall repair performed at that time as well.

This matters especially if you’re towing regularly. The whole point of a recall like this is that you shouldn’t be driving a truck that’s actively failing — even while we wait on the official remedy, we can keep you safely on the road.

What You Should Do Right Now

1. Check your VIN. Verify whether your specific vehicle is included at mopar.com/recalls or nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. If you’re affected, call us to be added to the parts list. Phone (320) 587-4748, schedule online, or email service@jaymalonemotors.com. Mention recall 03D / 26V-059.
3. Drive normally if you’re not experiencing issues. Stellantis has not issued a do-not-drive advisory.
4. Come in immediately if you ARE experiencing trailer lighting or brake issues. We can repair the problem now and still complete the recall when parts arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my truck safe to drive?

Yes. Stellantis has not issued a do-not-drive advisory. If you’re not currently experiencing any problems with your trailer lighting or brakes, your vehicle is functioning properly and is safe to drive. A high percentage of affected vehicles will not experience a failure before the recall is completed. That said, if you do notice issues, contact us right away.

How long is the wait for parts?

We’re currently telling customers to plan on approximately two months from being added to our list. The timeline has shifted a few times since the recall was issued, so we won’t make a promise on an exact date. What we can promise is that we work our list in order, and we call every customer as soon as their specific part arrives.

I called and gave you my VIN already. Am I on the list?

Yes, you’re on the list. Once we take your VIN and file it with our parts department, you’re in the queue in order of when you called. You don’t need to check back — we’ll call you the moment your part comes in.

My trailer brakes/lights are acting up. Can you fix it before the recall part arrives?

Yes. Don’t wait. Call us and bring the vehicle in — we can diagnose and repair the immediate problem, and we’ll keep you on the recall list for the official module replacement when parts arrive. You don’t have to choose between safety today and the recall remedy later.

I’m about to buy a used 2025 Ram with this recall open. Should I avoid it?

Not necessarily. This is a manageable recall — the truck is safe to drive if it’s not currently experiencing issues, the repair is free when parts arrive, and you can be added to our parts list as soon as you take delivery. We’d recommend asking the selling dealer about parts availability before signing, but an open recall alone shouldn’t be a deal-breaker on an otherwise solid truck.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls at no charge to the owner, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased, how old it is, or whether the factory warranty has expired. The only requirement is that your VIN is included in the recall campaign.

Does my vehicle have a trailer tow package?

If you have a 4-pin or 7-pin trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle and a dash-mounted trailer brake controller (Ram trucks), you almost certainly have the trailer tow package. The Mopar VIN lookup at mopar.com/recalls will confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

I bought my Ram somewhere else. Will you still do the recall?

Absolutely. Federal law requires any authorized dealer to honor recall repairs for any owner. Call us and we’ll add you to the list just like any other customer.

Source: NHTSA Campaign Number 26V-059 (Stellantis safety recall 03D). Last verified June 4, 2026. For the most current information, see mopar.com/recalls or nhtsa.gov/recalls.