Stellantis Recalls Nearly 1 Million Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles Over Camera Glitch
- Stellantis is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles across the United States due to a software glitch that can cause backup cameras to fail when drivers shift into reverse,...
- Total North American figures approach the one-million mark according to coverage by Fox Business and Bloomberg.
- The recall impacts popular SUVs and pickup trucks manufactured under several of the company's core brands.
Nearly One Million Vehicles Recalled
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1 million vehicles across the United States due to a software glitch that can cause backup cameras to fail when drivers shift into reverse, according to federal safety regulators and news reports. The massive campaign covers 848,500 vehicles in the U.S. alone.
Total North American figures approach the one-million mark according to coverage by Fox Business and Bloomberg.
Affected Brands and Model Years
The recall impacts popular SUVs and pickup trucks manufactured under several of the company’s core brands.
According to reports from the Detroit Free Press and ABC10, the action spans multiple model years of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles equipped with malfunctioning rearview camera software.
Safety Risks on the Road
Vehicle owners affected by the campaign face a specific hazard where the radio display screen fails to show the image from the rearview camera upon shifting into reverse.
According to filings cited by Bloomberg, the failure violates federal motor vehicle safety standards governing rear visibility, increasing the risk of backing accidents.
Free Dealership Software Updates
To resolve the software glitch, dealerships will update the radio receiver software free of charge.
According to manufacturer notices outlined in live reports, owners of the affected Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram models will receive notification letters in the mail detailing when to bring their vehicles in for the complimentary repair.