2021 Jeep Wrangler Recall: Back Over Prevention (NHTSA 22V638000)

NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.

Table of contents
  1. What does the official notice say?
  2. Risk if left unaddressed
  3. Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
  4. Additional notes
  5. How to check if your vehicle is affected
  6. Frequently asked questions

What does the official notice say?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error 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."

Risk if left unaddressed

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer's fix (remedy)

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

Additional 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.

How to check if your vehicle is affected

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 22V638000).

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA recall 22V638000?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error 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 happens if this recall isn't fixed?

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 22V638000.

Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 22V638000, reported on 25/08/2022. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.

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