Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V398000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-06-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V398000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,837
Reported to NHTSA
2018-06-14
Owners notified
2018-08-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Journey2018
Ram 15002018
Ram 25002018
Ram 35002018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.