Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, has announced a recall of nearly one million vehicles worldwide because of a radio software defect that can interfere with rearview camera functionality. The issue may prevent the camera feed from displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
The recall encompasses approximately 955,000 vehicles from its brands in North America and other international markets. In the U.S. alone, over 848,000 vehicles are affected. These include various models from the 2026 and 2027 model years, such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and Voyager; Dodge Charger; Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, and Wrangler; and Ram 1500, 2500, and ProMaster.
Globally, the recall extends to about 107,000 vehicles, with approximately 83,000 in Canada, 8,000 in Mexico, and 16,000 in markets outside North America.
Stellantis has stated that it is not aware of any accidents or injuries linked to this particular defect. The company advises drivers experiencing a blank rearview camera display to rely on their vehicle's rearview and side mirrors when reversing.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified via mail starting next month. The fix involves an over-the-air radio software update, which will prompt drivers on the vehicle's media screen when it becomes available.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has previously mandated rearview camera systems in new vehicles weighing under 10,000 pounds, a rule that went into effect by May 2018. This regulation was established following data indicating that back-over crashes involving light vehicles caused an average of 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries annually in the U.S., with children under five accounting for a significant portion of these fatalities.