NHTSA Recall 21V438000: Display function (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,096 vehicles. It affects 2021 RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V438000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Y30 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Report received | June 10, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 24, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM). The rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, US, LLC's number for this recall is Y30. This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V438000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.