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Nearly 1 Million Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Vehicles Over Camera Glitch
Chrysler parent Stellantis announced that nearly 1 million vehicles worldwide are being recalled over radio software that may prevent rearview cameras from displaying images properly.
About 955,000 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles are affected, Fox Business reported on August 17.
The recall covers more than 848,000 vehicles in the U.S., including various 2026 and 2027 model year Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager, Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wrangler and Ram 1500, 2500 and ProMaster vehicles.
About 107,000 vehicles are being recalled in other markets, including nearly 83,000 in Canada, 8,000 in Mexico and 16,000 outside North America.
If the rearview camera display fails to appear, drivers are instructed to use their rearview and side mirrors when reversing, Stellantis said, as quoted by Reuters. The automaker said it is unaware of any accidents or injuries connected to the recall.
Affected owners will receive an over-the-air radio software update and will be prompted on the vehicle’s media screen when it is available. Recall notices will be mailed to owners beginning next month with additional information and instructions.
In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration adopted a rule requiring rear-visibility technology in new vehicles under 10,000 pounds by May 2018, citing an average of 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries per year from back-over crashes involving light vehicles. Children under 5 accounted for 31% of those fatalities, the regulator said.
