Vehicle recall 21V918000 · November 23, 2021
2021 Ram 1500
The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 This recall was superseded by 23V-059.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V918000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2021
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- Y80
- Owner notification
- February 22, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38,157
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering control module; Back over prevention › Display function
Vehicles covered
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