2018 Dodge Journey & 2018 Ram 1500 + 2 more recall: backup camera
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V398000
- Manufacturer recall #
- U56
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 1,837
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 2, 2018
- Built
- May 1, 2018 – May 11, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.