FCA recalls 844,027 Ram, Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for blank backup cameras

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 844,027 vehicles because the rearview camera image may not appear when the driver shifts into reverse. The campaign spans 16 models across four brands, from the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the Dodge Charger. FCA reported it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 13, 2026, and NHTSA assigned it recall number 26V-531. FCA's own number for the campaign is 78D.

The fault sits in the radio, not the camera. According to FCA's Part 573 safety report, the vehicles were built with radio software that can stop the rearview image from displaying during a backing event. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, "Rear Visibility," requires that image to appear at the start of every backing event, so the affected vehicles fail to comply. The filing lists Harman Becker Automotive Systems as the radio supplier, and FCA's owner letter says the affected vehicles are equipped with the Uconnect 5 R1 High radio.

Which vehicles are included

Most of the vehicles are 2026 models, with the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger also covered for 2027. The Ram 1500 is the largest group at 211,114 units, followed by the Jeep Wrangler at 170,033. FCA says similar vehicles built after each suspect period are not part of the recall.

The risk

A camera screen that stays dark takes away the driver's view of what is directly behind the vehicle, which NHTSA says increases the risk of a crash. FCA told the agency there is no warning before the image fails to appear. The company opened an investigation on May 7, 2026, spent May and June reviewing warranty, production and customer assistance records, and confirmed the noncompliance on August 6. NHTSA's record does not carry a "park it" or "park outside" advisory for this campaign.

The fix and when owners hear about it

The remedy is a radio software update, free of charge. Vehicles that can receive firmware over the air will get it remotely, and FCA's owner letter tells drivers to select "Update Now" on the radio screen when the prompt appears. Owners can also have a dealer install the update by USB, which the letter estimates takes about 45 minutes plus check-in time. FCA scheduled dealer notification for August 20, 2026, the same day VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov, and owner notification letters began going out on September 2, 2026.

Owners who already paid to fix this specific condition can request reimbursement through fcarecallreimbursement.com, according to the letter, which adds that vehicles with earlier repairs may still need the recall work. No camera hardware is replaced; the dealer checks the radio software version and updates it if needed. FCA's customer service number for the recall is 800-853-1403.