Chrysler Recalls 844,027 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Issue
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles because the rearview camera may fail to display when in reverse.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 27, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 844,027 units of the following 2026 model year vehicles: Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager; and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V531000. Chrysler's recall number: 78D.
What You Should Do
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Why This Matters
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V531000 - Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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