Back-Up Camera Recall on More than 318,000 FCA Models

FCA is recalling 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4″ or 12″ radio displays.

If the rear-view image is displayed after the backing event has ended, a driver may be distracted by repeatedly and/or continuously shifting attention in attempt(s) to cancel the image which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.

A software error, apparently from supplier Panasonic, can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse for more than ten seconds linger time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, “Rearview Mirrors.”

The defect repair will be a radio software update to return the display to the intended functionality after a backing event has completed.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge as required by US law. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is W30-W37.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov