Ram Recalls 2025-2026 1500 Trucks for Rearview Camera Software Error
Chrysler is recalling 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles because a software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, 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 (reduced rear visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a radio software error. This defect may cause the rearview camera image not to display, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 1500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Affected units
- 239,130
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)
- 1500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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