Dodge / Ram recall: Back over prevention
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
What could happen
A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Journey 2018
- Ram 1500 2018
- Ram 2500 2018
- Ram 3500 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V398000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,837
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2018 to May 11, 2018
- Part
- Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
- Maker's own recall number
- U56
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 111
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Electrical system Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 18, 2025
- Ram recall: Electrical system Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Air bags Dec 1, 2025
- Ram recall: Steering Nov 6, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.