Back over prevention: display functionRecall 21V-438 · 2021 Ram 1500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 21V-438 covers 14,096 2021 Ram 1500 for a back over prevention: display function problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V438000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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 This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 131 vehicles were listed as unreachable.