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RAM 1500 recall: rearview camera image loss

RAM 1500 vehicles may lose the rearview camera image because of a radio software error; the software update is provided at no charge.

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The current record for RAM 1500 vehicles addresses a software-related loss of the rearview camera image. Owners of affected vehicles should pay attention because the missing image can reduce the view behind the vehicle.

What the official recall record says

RAM: 1500

A radio software error can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing. Without that image, the driver has less visibility behind the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash. The stated remedy is a radio software update that can be delivered over the air or completed by a dealer at no charge.

Owner information from the official record

  • Owner notices: Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026.
  • VIN lookup timing: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
  • Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
  • Manufacturer recall reference: 83D

Official record

  • NHTSA recall ID: 26V560000
  • Vehicles listed: RAM 1500 (2026, 2025)
  • Potentially affected: 239,130
  • Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
  • Report received: September 1, 2026
  • Owner notification: September 24, 2026
  • Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, “Rear Visibility.”
  • Safety consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

What owners should do next

Check the official recall status for the vehicle and use the manufacturer or an authorized dealer contact listed in the record to arrange the applicable remedy.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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Official references

Sources used for this report.

References checked October 13, 2026.

  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V560000. Report received September 1, 2026. Accessed October 13, 2026.

To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.

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