{"id":10911,"date":"2026-05-11T10:56:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10911"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:02:36","slug":"instrument-panel-software-defect-2024-2025-jeep-wagoneer-s-and-dodge-charger-evs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10911","title":{"rendered":"Instrument Panel Software Defect: 2024\u20132025 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger EVs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Owners of certain electric vehicles from Stellantis should be aware of a newly announced safety defect involving the instrument panel display system in select 2024\u20132025 model year vehicles.\u00a0\u00a0The recall affects certain versions of the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles and has been assigned NHTSA Campaign Number <strong>26V-262<\/strong>. According to recall documents, approximately <strong>20,271 vehicles<\/strong> may be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the recall report, affected vehicles may experience a software-related failure that causes the digital instrument cluster display to stop functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern EVs rely heavily on digital displays for critical vehicle information, and in these vehicles the issue may prevent drivers from seeing important warnings and status indicators, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brake system warning lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gear selection indicators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other federally required safety information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these warnings may not appear, the vehicles may no longer comply with several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FMVSS No. 108 \u2013 Lamps and reflective devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FMVSS No. 126 \u2013 Electronic stability control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FMVSS No. 135 \u2013 Brake systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FMVSS No. 138 \u2013 Tire pressure monitoring systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FMVSS No. 208 \u2013 Occupant crash protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Recall Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike cosmetic software glitches or infotainment bugs, this issue directly affects the driver&#8217;s ability to monitor the vehicle\u2019s safety systems.  If the instrument panel display fails, a driver may unknowingly continue operating the vehicle while critical systems are malfunctioning or while warning conditions exist. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A braking system warning may not appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESC faults may go unnoticed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tire pressure warnings could be hidden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers may not clearly see gear selection status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The concern is not necessarily that the vehicle instantly becomes unsafe, but rather that drivers may lose the warning systems designed to alert them before a dangerous situation develops.&nbsp; Operating the vehicle without these safety warnings increases the risk of a crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Investigation Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue was formally investigated by FCA US in March 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the chronology provided in recall documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On March 10, 2026, FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC) opened an investigation into reports of inoperative instrument panel clusters in affected vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throughout March and April 2026, engineers reviewed the issue and analyzed possible failure modes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On April 1, 2026, FCA US identified a vehicle build-related issue connected to the instrument panel failures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On April 16, 2026, the company officially determined that the vehicles did not comply with several federal safety standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall was then issued under FCA recall number <strong>39D<\/strong> and NHTSA Campaign Number <strong>26V-262<\/strong>. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Vehicles Are Affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall applies to certain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2024\u20132025 Jeep Wagoneer S models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024\u20132025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Fix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, the repair appears relatively straightforward.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dealers will correct the issue by performing a <strong>software update to the instrument panel system<\/strong>. No hardware replacement has been announced at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner notification letters are expected to begin mailing on <strong>May 21, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Owners Should Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own one of the affected vehicles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch for recall notices from FCA\/Stellantis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your vehicle is affected, schedule the software update with your dealer once procedures are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay close attention to any unusual instrument panel behavior in the meantime.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers experiencing intermittent blank screens, missing warning lights, or display glitches should consider having the vehicle inspected promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Reminder About Modern EV Complexity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recall highlights how dependent modern electric vehicles have become on software-controlled systems and digital interfaces. In many new EVs, the instrument cluster is no longer just a speedometer \u2014 it acts as a central communication hub for safety-critical information.&nbsp;&nbsp;As automakers continue transitioning toward software-defined vehicles, recalls involving code, firmware, and digital displays are becoming increasingly common across the automotive industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;While software updates are often easier to deploy than mechanical repairs, failures involving digital dashboards can still create serious safety concerns when critical warning systems disappear from view.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Owners of certain electric vehicles from Stellantis should be aware of a newly announced safety defect involving the instrument panel display system in select 2024\u20132025 model year vehicles.\u00a0\u00a0The recall affects certain versions of the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles and has been assigned NHTSA Campaign Number 26V-262. 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