RAM 1500 2021: STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V918000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-02-22 2021-11-23 2021-11-23

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Y80

Component: STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38157

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

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 This recall was superseded by 23V-059.

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.