NHTSA recall,
Chrysler Dodge Durango
The Dodge Durango has tail light wiring that may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles because 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.' Tail lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2026, and affects 13,330 vehicles nationwide. 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 29, 2026.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tail light assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
- You may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Dodge affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Dodge
- Durango (2026)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Status
- Open
- Weekly archive
- Listed the week of Oct 19, 2026
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Component
- Exterior lighting defect
- Risk
No NHTSA driving warning
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V701000
- Vehicles affected
- 13,330
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- A2D
- Manufacturer phone
- 800-853-1403
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