NHTSA recall 21V-918 (21V918000)
steering recall reported November 23, 2021 - about 38,157 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V918000
- Also written as
- 21V-918
- Manufacturer number
- Y80
- Reported
- November 23, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~38,157
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Why it is dangerous
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-918 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.