Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles because radio software may disrupt rear-view camera

By David Shepardson

WASHINGTON, ‌Aug 17 (Reuters) - ​Chrysler-parent ​Stellantis said on Monday it is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because ‌radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from ⁠operating properly.

The recall includes 848,000 vehicles in the United ‌States including various 2026 ‌and 2027 model year Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager, Dodge Charger, Jeep ​Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wrangler and Ram 1500, 2500 and ⁠ProMaster vehicles. About 107,000 vehicles are being recalled in Canada, ​Mexico and other markets.

Owners will receive an over-the-air radio software update via a ​prompt on the vehicle’s ‌media screen when the update is available.

Stellantis said it is unaware ⁠of any accidents or injuries related to the recall.

If the rear-view camera image does not appear, ⁠drivers should use their rear-view and side mirrors when ​reversing, the automaker said.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2014 mandated rear-view cameras in all light-duty ‌vehicles by 2018, saying on average the United States had 210 ‌deaths and 15,000 injuries per year caused ⁠by backover crashes. About ‌30% of the ​deaths were children 5 or younger.

(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Sanjeev ‌Miglani)

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