Jeep Wagoneer S Trailer Tow Module Recall — When the Trailer Goes Dark
Stellantis has put the defect on the record: NHTSA campaign 26V059000 covers an improperly designed trailer tow module that can leave trailer lights dark and trailer brakes failing across roughly 456,000 vehicles, including the 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S. When a free dealer repair doesn't end the risk, RockPoint Law's attorneys pursue a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement.
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling about 456,000 vehicles — including the 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, along with 2025-2026 Ram 1500-5500 trucks and the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, because an improperly designed trailer tow module can cause the trailer lights to fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes to fail (NHTSA 26V059000, reported February 2026). Dealers will replace the trailer tow module free of charge. A recall is the manufacturer conceding the vehicle was sold defective. If that repair doesn't end the problem, or Stellantis can't complete it in a reasonable time, your state's Lemon Law and the federal warranty acts may entitle you to a refund, a replacement vehicle, or cash, and RockPoint Law pursues that claim directly against the manufacturer.
The official NHTSA filing
| NHTSA Campaign | 26V059000 |
|---|---|
| Date Reported | February 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) / Stellantis |
| Vehicles Affected | 456,287 |
| Models Covered | Jeep Wagoneer S, Jeep Cherokee, Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / 4500 / 5500 |
| Model Years | 2024-2026 (Wagoneer S) |
| Defect | Improperly designed trailer tow module; trailer lights may fail to illuminate and trailer brakes may fail |
| Manufacturer Remedy | Free dealer replacement of the trailer tow module |
| Stellantis Customer Service | 1-800-853-1403 (reference recall 03D) |
| Safety Severity | Crash Risk |
Can I keep driving while I wait for the repair?
NHTSA has not issued a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning for this recall. You can generally keep driving while you wait for the free repair, but you should not ignore it: 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. Schedule the recall service as soon as parts are available, and keep every repair order in case the fix does not hold.
The trailer behind you can go dark, and stop braking
A vehicle built and marketed to tow makes one promise above all: that the trailer behind you will light up and stop when it's supposed to. This recall breaks that promise. Stellantis's filing describes an improperly designed trailer tow module that can leave the trailer's lights unlit and, worse, can cause the trailer brakes to fail.
The manufacturer spells out the danger on two fronts. Trailer brake lights and turn signals that don't illuminate “reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.” And trailer brakes that fail “increase the risk of a crash” outright — a loaded trailer that can't help slow itself turns every stop into a longer, less predictable one. For the Wagoneer S, an EV positioned as a flagship, a towing defect cuts straight against the capability it was sold on.
Here is the part that carries legal weight: by filing recall 26V059000, Stellantis has formally acknowledged that these vehicles left the factory with a towing-safety defect. That admission is documented, dated, and tied to your VIN. You no longer have to prove the vehicle was defective — the manufacturer already did. What remains is whether the replacement module actually makes the vehicle tow safely again.
Trailer lights or brakes still acting up after the module was replaced? A towing defect that persists after the recall service is the fact pattern that turns a recall into a claim. Let our attorneys review your repair orders.
Free Case Review →Why a towing-safety recall supports, but doesn't replace, a claim
Owners often assume a recall and a Lemon Law claim are the same thing. They are not, and on a vehicle bought to tow, the gap between them is the difference between a free part swap and actual compensation for a capability you couldn't use.
A recall obligates Stellantis to attempt a free repair — nothing more. It does not refund you, replace your Wagoneer S, or compensate you for the trips you couldn't tow or the trailer you couldn't trust. A Lemon Law claim is your personal right to a real remedy when those repairs come up short. The recall is the evidence; the claim is what turns that evidence into a check.
Most state Lemon Laws and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act require three things, and a trailer-brake recall helps satisfy the first two before you reach the service lane:
- A substantial defect — trailer lights that don't illuminate and trailer brakes that can fail plainly impair safety and the towing use the vehicle was sold for.
- The manufacturer's knowledge — recall 26V059000 is Stellantis's written admission, on the record, that the trailer tow module is defective across the model line.
- A reasonable number of failed repair attempts — this is the part you build — by documenting each time the module is serviced and the trailer lights or brakes still misbehave afterward.
Protect the vehicle, and the record
The owners who recover the most treat each dealer visit as a piece of evidence. This is the path that keeps your options open:
- Step 1 · Confirm
Verify your VIN and schedule the repair
Check your 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov or call Stellantis at 1-800-853-1403 with recall 03D. If your Wagoneer S is included, book the free trailer-tow-module replacement at an authorized dealer.
- Step 2 · Document
Get the repair order — in writing
After the service, keep the repair order showing the date, mileage, technician notes, and the recall number. This single document is the foundation of any later claim.
- Step 3 · Observe
Test the trailer connection
Hitch up and confirm the trailer's lights, turn signals, and brakes all respond. If anything is dark, intermittent, or weak after the repair, log the date, mileage, and exactly what failed.
- Step 4 · Act
If it isn't fixed, call counsel
If the trailer-lighting or braking problem returns, the dealer can't complete the repair in a reasonable time, or a second attempt fails, you may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash. That's when it stops being your problem and becomes ours.
Not sure whether you've hit the threshold? You don't have to guess. Send us the recall notice and your repair orders — we'll tell you where you stand, free.
Talk to an Attorney →Jeep Wagoneer S recall & Lemon Law questions
Does the Wagoneer S trailer recall automatically make my vehicle a lemon?
No. Recall 26V059000 is Stellantis conceding the trailer tow module is defective — strong evidence, but not the whole case. Whether your Wagoneer S is a lemon depends on two more things: that the problem substantially impairs the vehicle, and that the manufacturer can't fix it in a reasonable number of tries. Trailer lights or brakes that still fail after the module is replaced is what tips it into a claim. We read your repair orders and tell you if you've crossed that line.
The dealer already replaced the trailer tow module. Can I still pursue a claim?
Yes, potentially. Recall repairs sometimes fail to fully resolve the underlying problem, and a completed module replacement that doesn't restore reliable trailer lighting and braking can still support a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement. Keep every repair order showing the date, mileage, and recall reference — those records are the spine of your case.
How dangerous is a failed trailer brake or dark trailer lights?
Stellantis's NHTSA filing states it directly: dark trailer lights reduce your visibility to other drivers, and failed trailer brakes increase crash risk on their own. A loaded trailer that can't help brake means longer, less predictable stops — which is why this is treated as a serious safety defect.
What does it cost to have RockPoint Law handle my recall claim?
Generally there is no cost to you. Lemon Law's fee-shifting rules push attorney's fees onto the manufacturer when we prevail, which is why we work on contingency and review your case for free.
My Wagoneer S is brand new. Does that help or hurt a claim?
It can help. A defect on a recently purchased vehicle, still well within its warranty and Lemon Law window, is often the strongest posture for a claim — especially when the defect undercuts a core capability like towing that the vehicle was marketed to deliver. Keep your purchase paperwork alongside the recall notice and repair orders.
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