Chrysler Recalls Ram 1500 Vehicles for Rearview Camera Issue
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a radio software error that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on September 1, 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 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. 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 certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles, with a total of 478,262 units affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V560000 and Chrysler's recall number is 83D.
What You Should Do
The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 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 September 9, 2026.
Why This Matters
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V560000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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