Ram recall: Steering
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 could happen
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 This recall was superseded by 23V-059.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 1500 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V918000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Feb 22, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 38,157
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Steering control module; Back over prevention › Display function
- Maker's own recall number
- Y80
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Tires Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Back over prevention Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Ram recall: Seat belts Jul 30, 2026
- Ram recall: Exterior lighting Jul 1, 2026
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.