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Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V421000·Announced 2026-07-01

Chrysler Recalls 2026 Ram 1500 Vehicles for Headlight Wiring Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles because headlight wiring may cause parking and daytime running lights to flicker or fail, reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect reduces vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a defect in the headlight wiring. This issue may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off or fail to illuminate properly. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The defect increases the risk of a crash because parking lights and daytime running lights that do not function correctly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to 2026 model year Ram 1500 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 30, 2026, with additional letters sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's internal number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
12,592

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)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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