Jeep Wagoneer S liftgate hinge cover may detach from vehicle
Chrysler is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles because the liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the source states an exterior component can separate from a moving vehicle, creating a road hazard for other traffic.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S vehicles. About 11,767 units are potentially affected.
The liftgate hinge cover may not be properly clipped into position and may detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA states that a detached hinge cover can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect, repair or replace the hinge cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 1, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number 26D, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP WAGONEER S
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Body
- Affected units
- 11,767
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- WAGONEER S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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