More than 1.16 million recent models of vehicles from brands such as Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler have been subject to a recall within North America. Since the introduction of the mandated technology in 2018, a glitch affecting the rearview camera display has affected millions of vehicles. Dealerships will perform a mandatory software update to fix the complication.
Stellantis has initiated a recall for 1,033,433 vehicles from the brands Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler within the U.S. due to a software glitch that hinders the display of the rearview camera projection, as revealed by the NHTSA in a recent notice. An additional 126,000 vehicles in Canada are involved in the same recall.
The conglomerate has indicated that some vehicles from its American divisions may have radio software installed that interferes with the required display of the rearview camera projection. The NHTSA considers this defect significant enough to prompt a recall for safety reasons.
Several automakers have come under scrutiny from the NHTSA for non-compliance with the rearview camera technology regulations, which have been compulsory for all vehicles manufactured from 2018 onwards. Previous recalls have addressed issues including intermittent or pulsating image displays, temporary loss of the camera projection, and other various defects. The widespread nature of rearview cameras in new vehicles means that these recalls tend to be extensive.
Ford has issued recalls for in excess of 1 million Mustangs and other models due to problems with blank or distorted camera images. Mercedes-Benz has recalled a range of its sedans and crossovers from the 2019-2021 production years due to a rearview camera that fails to show an image when the car reverses. Honda, BMW, Toyota, Kia, Nissan, and additional manufacturers have collectively recalled millions of vehicles for issues related to rearview cameras.
Previously, Stellantis has navigated similar issues. In 2020, the company issued a recall for 318,000 Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler vehicles due to a problem causing the screen to go blank.
The current recall is set to be corrected through an update of the software, but vehicle owners are required to visit a dealership for the installation of this update.
The recall concerns the following vehicles:
- 2021-2022 Dodge Durango
- 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500
- 2022-2023 Jeep Compass
- 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2022-2023 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
Vehicle owners should anticipate notification via postal mail starting Aug. 2, inviting them to bring their vehicles in for complimentary service.
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