The defect
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."
The risk
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge Journey | 2018 |
| Ram 1500 | 2018 |
| Ram 2500 | 2018 |
| Ram 3500 | 2018 |
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Journey | 2018 | 237 | 6 |
| Ram 1500 | 2018 | 667 | 15 |
| Ram 2500 | 2018 | 2,606 | 9 |
| Ram 3500 | 2018 | 807 | 10 |
Other back over prevention recalls in 2018
4 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the back over prevention; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
| 18V809000 15 Nov 2018 | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| 18V632000 14 Sept 2018 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
| 18V629000 13 Sept 2018 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018