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Chrysler MOPAR Roof Rack Kits

Roof rack crossbars may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR roof rack kits. The pivot bolts for the roof rack crossbars may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to detach. Detached roof rack crossbars can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2026, and affects 3,038 units nationwide. Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.

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What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge.
  2. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. You may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
  3. Watch your mail. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 82D.

Is yours affected?

Check yours against the codes the NHTSA notice names below.

  1. MOPAR Roof Rack Kit, Structure

From the NHTSA notice

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR roof rack kits with part numbers 68747056AA, 68529228AA, 68529228AB, 68442426AA, 68442426AB, and 68442426AC.

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
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Nationwide
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
Vehicle structure defect
Campaign
26E064000
Units affected
3,038
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
82D
Manufacturer phone
1-800-853-1403

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)