NHTSA Recall 21V918000: Steering control module (steering) and display function (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,157 vehicles. It affects 2021 RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V918000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Y80 |
| Components | STEERING › STEERING CONTROL MODULE; BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION |
| Report received | November 23, 2021 |
| Owner notification | February 22, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 This recall was superseded by 23V-059.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V918000
| 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.