Dodge recall overview:
- Who: Stellantis (FCA US LLC) is recalling 13,330 Dodge Durango vehicles.
- Why: The recall is due to potential damage in the tail light wiring harness, which may cause the tail lights to fail.
- Where: The recall is effective in the United States.
Stellantis has announced a recall affecting 13,330 Dodge Durango SUVs from the 2026 model year. The recall addresses a defect in the tail light wiring harness that may lead to tail light failure, posing a risk of reduced visibility and increased chance of accidents.
The Dodge recall was officially issued on Oct. 22, as documented by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 26V701.
The defect involves potential damage to the terminals in the tail light wiring harness, which could prevent the tail lights from illuminating properly, thereby failing to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 regarding lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.
Dodge Durango owners urged to seek repairs due to possible crash risk
The Dodge recall notice says the tail light failure could significantly impair vehicle visibility, increasing the risk of crashes.
Stellantis says the issue should be addressed promptly to ensure driver and passenger safety. The Dodge recall number assigned to this issue is A2D.
Owners of the affected Dodge Durango vehicles are advised to take their cars to authorized dealerships, where the tail light assemblies will be inspected and replaced if necessary, at no cost to the owner.
Stellantis has committed to notifying vehicle owners through letters expected to be mailed by Dec. 3.
For further details or inquiries, vehicle owners can contact Stellantis customer service at 800-853-1403. Additionally, the vehicle identification numbers involved in this Dodge recall are searchable on the NHTSA website.
Stellantis says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Also in October, Stellantis recalled more than 8,000 of its 2026 Ram 2500 pickup trucks due to a potential steering column control module defect that could compromise vehicle safety.
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