Car Recall: Why They Will and What Should You Know
Why does a car recall occur? Here’s what you need to know if your car has an open recall:
More than 200,000 RAM vehicles have been recalled by Stellantis after the company discovered that the car’s rear-view cameras were unable to properly display the images.
According to a May 21 notification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall will apply to more than 235,000 RAM Promaster vans for the model year from 2022 to 2025.
Vans’ Balview camera does not display images, instead displays as a blank image, reducing the view of the driver behind the car.
“If the driver does not pay attention to blank screen warnings and otherwise confirm that it is safe to operate the vehicle in reverse, a vehicle can cause a collision,” the recall report said.
Stellantis, reported in the NHTSA report as Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), said in a statement to USA Today that it is unaware of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.
“If images are not displayed, the driver should take caution by visually verifying the safety of the backup operation.
Here’s what you need to know.
Which RAM vehicles have been recalled?
The recall includes approximately 235,000 RAM vans. The model includes:
What if your car is reminiscent of
Drivers who own the car included in the recall can take it to a Chrysler/RAM dealership and update the camera’s security software for free, NHTSA said.
Owners will be notified via letter from June 19th. Customers can also contact the automaker at 800-853-1403 and mention the number 40C for this recall.
How to check if your car has been recalled
The NHTSA Recall Database and the USA Today recall database of automobile and automotive recalls are regularly updated with the latest status of your vehicle, car parts, or car accessories.
To see if your car is affected, car owners can search the make or model of the car in the USA Today recall database or look it up on the NHTSA website.
The NHTSA website also has the ability to search directly using the vehicle’s license plate number or vehicle identification number. The site also provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment.
This story has been updated with additional information.
Melina Kahn is a national trending reporter for USA Today. She can be contacted at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
