- A large-scale recall has been announced by Stellantis involving 1.16 million vehicles.
- The issue surrounds software that can leave reverse cameras inoperable.
- More than 735,000 vehicles have already received the software update.
Stellantis can’t seem to catch a break. This year alone, we’ve reported on recalls for Jeep wheels that may fall off, automatic high beam headlamp controller malfunctions, Dodge and Ram trucks with faulty ABS software, and Ram Promaster vans with loose ABS groundnuts.
However, the latest announcement is the largest of the lot, with over 1.16 million vehicles being recalled over rearview camera issues. So far, the problems appear confined to North America, with cars from Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram all being recalled.
Read: Stellantis Issues 3 Recalls, Including One About Jeep Wheels That Might Fall Off
According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the problem lies with buggy software that can prevent rearview camera images from displaying properly. While this can be fairly annoying for anyone with a new vehicle who relies on rearview cameras for parking, an inoperable reverse camera is also illegal by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
The issue applies to Chrysler Pacifica models between 2021–2023, Dodge Durangos belonging to the 2021 and 2022 model years, as well as 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer models and 2021–2023 Grand Cherokees. Ram had four models singled out for the update, including the 2022 MY 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks, and 2022–2023 Promaster vans.
Thankfully for Stellantis‘ customer care department (not to mention the owners of afflicted vehicles), the camera software can be updated over the air. In fact, according to Stellantis, more than 735,000 vehicles have already been updated, with a prompt being displayed on the vehicles’ infotainment screen before the download.
One Ram recalled for hardware problem
In a separate notice, Stellantis recalled a single 2022 Ram 1500 Classic, again related to the rear-view camera. Similar to a the recall in April, the problem is due to a hardware issue. The lone Ram 1500 has been identified as having a defective wiring harness that could short circuit, preventing the rear-view image from being displayed.
In all cases, owners of affected vehicles can search via their VIN number on NHTSA.gov or call their local dealer for more information.
