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Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V396000·Announced 2018-06-14

Dodge Journey Recall: Rear Camera View May Be Delayed

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles because the rear camera view may not appear within two seconds of selecting reverse, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (increased crash risk due to delayed camera view) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds after the driver selects reverse gear. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE JOURNEY
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
1,741

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JOURNEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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