NHTSA Campaign 21V918000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Nov 23, 2021 · 38,157 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2021 | 38,157 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V918000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.