NHTSA Closes Its 7.4-Million-Vehicle Stellantis Probe Without a Recall

Federal regulators closed their investigation into about 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles in February 2026 without ordering a recall. But 'no recall from that probe' does not mean Stellantis owners are in the clear — the company has filed other, separate recalls that you should check against your own VIN.

What actually happened

• NHTSA closed its probe into ~7.4 million Stellantis vehicles without seeking a recall (Feb 26, 2026)
• The Stellantis umbrella covers Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler
• Stellantis reportedly offered extended coverage on the affected model years
• Separately, in April 2026 Stellantis filed recalls including Jeep plug-in-hybrid engines
• A second April recall (No. 26V244) covered 6,605 model-year 2026 Ram 2500 pickups for a steering-column issue

Does this affect your vehicle?

The closed probe means no action is required from that specific investigation — but the separate recalls are real and active. 'No recall from the probe' and 'no open recalls on your VIN' are two different things, so do not assume you are covered just because the big investigation ended quietly.

What owners should do

Run your exact VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup and confirm with your dealer in writing. If you own a recent Jeep, Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler — especially a plug-in-hybrid Jeep or a 2026 Ram 2500 — check now, because the active recalls matter more to your safety than the headline about the closed probe.