On October 22, 2026, Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) announced a recall affecting certain 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles due to potential damage in the tail light wiring harness. The company stated that this issue may cause the tail lights to fail, which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the failure of tail lights to illuminate properly increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the tail light assemblies as necessary, free of charge, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed on December 3, 2026.

Press Release: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Published October 22, 2026. Reproduced in full from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall: Tail lights May Fail/FMVSS 108

  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V701000
  • Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
  • Vehicles potentially affected: 13,330
  • Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles. The terminals in the tail light wiring harness may be damaged and cause the tail lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Tail lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A2D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 29, 2026.

Check your vehicle identification number at NHTSA's recall lookup.