Stellantis Recalls 850,000 Vehicles Across U.S. Over Rearview Camera Software Glitch
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis issues a safety recall covering nearly 850,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler, and Ram vehicles in the United States to repair radio software malfunctions that disable backup camera displays.
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AUBURN HILLS, MI — Automaker Stellantis announced a voluntary safety recall on Tuesday encompassing approximately 850,000 vehicles in the United States after federal safety audits revealed a central radio software glitch that can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when shifting into reverse.
Scope of Vehicle Recall and Safety Standards
The recall covers select 2024 through 2026 model-year vehicles, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Chrysler Pacifica, and Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that failing to display the rearview camera image violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, which governs rear visibility requirements.
Investigators determined that internal software communication errors within the central infotainment unit can cause the display screen to remain blank or freeze when reversing, significantly increasing the risk of pedestrian collisions in driveways and commercial parking areas.
Dealer Remedies and Over-the-Air Software Updates
Stellantis confirmed that dealership service centers will update the central radio software free of charge for all impacted vehicle owners. For vehicles equipped with telematics connectivity, the fix will be deployed progressively via over-the-air (OTA) software patches.
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed beginning September 28, 2026. The automaker confirmed no injuries or fatal accidents have been reported in connection with the condition.
Regulatory Enforcement on Automotive Software Reliability
Consumer protection organizations noted that as modern vehicles increasingly rely on complex integrated software operating systems, federal regulators are intensifying enforcement standards regarding automotive firmware reliability and rapid over-the-air recall execution.
