NHTSA recall 21V918000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 21V918000 |
| Manufacturer's number | Y80 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Reported | 2021-11-23 |
| Owners notified | 2022-02-22 |
| Component | STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Units potentially affected | 38157 |
| Part numbers | 68423566AE, 68423566AF |
| Report | Quarterly report 4, for 2022 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2023-01-20 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 38157 |
| Reported remedied | 25810 (67%) |
| Reported unreachable | 478 |
| Reported removed | 255 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2022 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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 This recall was superseded by 23V-059.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 103289 | 2025-03-04. Service bulletin. CAMERA - REAR VIEW |
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| S2208000045 REV.B | 2024-12-11. Service bulletin. Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 0803224 | 2024-03-18. Service bulletin. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s have been set: ? P0AC0 - Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor 1 Circuit Performance. ? P1A29 - Cell Supervisory Circuit A Failure. ? P0DE7 - Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Cell Voltage High. ? P0ABA - Voltage Sense A Circuit. ? P0B3D - Hybrid Battery Voltage Sense "A" Circuit Low. ? P0B3E - Hybrid Battery Voltage Sense "A" Circuit High. ? U3017 - Control Module Timer/Clock Performance. ? P0E55 - DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit "A". ? P0DAF - Hybrid/EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit "A". ? P0AD4 - Hybrid Battery Pack Air Flow System Insufficient Air Flow. This bulletin involves updating the BPCM with the latest available software. |
| 0900124 | 2024-03-18. Service bulletin. Cold Engine Ticking Noise The customer may describe a ticking noise from the exhaust manifold location(s) when cold. This bulletin involves replacing the exhaust manifolds. |
| 0806423 | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. Radio Over The Air Updating to QR40.12 Software Version Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives 9No Internet9 connection message on phone, when trying to connect to a device. This bulletin provides information regarding the latest Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update and provides the service technician an overview of the steps a customer will need to take to complete the update. The radio software will be updated from QR39.7 to QR40.12. NOTE: National launch for this FOTA update is expected to begin March 10, 2023. DISCUSSION: Vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada can now receive software updates ?over-the-air?. Updates to software will occur in a phased roll-out. The software is updated through the built-in cellular modem in the radio. |
| 1801623 | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more ofthe following DTCs:P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. P0339 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent. Other software enhancement included with this update: Idle stability improvements during Electronic Stability Control (ESC) events. |
| S2025000001 | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination (MIL). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P203E ? Reductant Level Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent-Erratic Set. |
| 9003357 | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from STAR Online S1809000007 REV. C available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA. |
| 0901923 | 2023-12-18. Service bulletin. Cold Engine Ticking Noise From Exhaust Manifold Area The customer may describe an ticking noise from the exhaust manifold location(s) when cold. This bulletin involves replacing the exhaust manifolds. |
| 9100247 | 2023-12-18. Service bulletin. ERG Hydraulic Tensioner Before replacing any FEAD components, please check FEAD belt layout as per the engine sales code. Customer complaint may include a noise from under the hood described as a squeal, screech, squeak, chirp or belt-related noise and/or noisy tensioner/pulley. Please refer to SOL# S2309000007. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.