RAM 1500 2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V438000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-24 2021-06-10 2021-06-10

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y30

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14096

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US, LLC" is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module "TRSCM". The rearview camera image may not display. 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 or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, US, LLC's number for this recall is Y30. This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.