Ram 1500 Recall, Rearview Camera Software Issue Explained

Chrysler is recalling 239,131 Ram 1500 pickups because a radio software error can prevent the rearview camera image from showing up on the dashboard screen when you shift into reverse. If you own a 2025 or 2026 Ram 1500, here’s what NHTSA’s official filing says, whether your truck is included, and how to get the free fix.

Recall Snapshot

Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
NHTSA Recall Number	26V560
Manufacturer Recall Number	83D
Vehicles Affected	239,131
Models	2025–2026 Ram 1500
Defect	Radio software error may block the rearview camera image during a backing event
Federal Standard Violated	FMVSS No. 111, “Rear Visibility” (49 CFR 571.111, S6.2.6)
Estimated Defect Rate	100% of recalled vehicles, per FCA US
Remedy	Radio software update — over-the-air or at a dealer, free of charge
VIN Searchable On NHTSA.gov	September 9, 2026
Owner Notification Letters	Expected September 24 – October 2, 2026
Filed With NHTSA	September 1, 2026

What’s Actually Wrong With These Trucks

This isn’t a camera hardware failure — it’s a software bug. Federal safety rules require that the rearview image appear automatically every time you shift into reverse, at a minimum size and field of view, no matter what the driver was looking at on the screen a moment before. NHTSA’s filing says a flaw in the radio software on some 2025–2026 Ram 1500s can prevent that image from displaying during a backing event, which puts the trucks out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111.

FCA US, the recall submitter, estimates 100% of the recalled population may actually carry the defect — this isn’t a small-percentage assembly slip like some recalls; it’s a software issue tied to the radio hardware itself, supplied by Harman Becker Automotive Systems.

Which Trucks Are Included

Model	Production Window	Vehicles Involved
2025–2026 Ram 1500	Oct. 6, 2023 – Feb. 23, 2026	239,131

Trucks built after February 23, 2026, or built with a different radio and camera setup, are not part of this recall.

Ram 1500s Have Had Rearview Camera Trouble Before — But This One’s Different

This isn’t the first rearview-camera recall tied to the Ram 1500 nameplate. NHTSA’s records show earlier campaigns in 2021 (21V-438), 2022 (22V-407), and 2023 (23V-059) that also involved the rearview image failing to display — but those involved older model years and different root causes, ranging from a trailer reverse steering control module to a separate radio software issue. This 2026 recall (26V560) covers only 2025–2026 model year trucks and a distinct suspect production window (October 2023 through February 2026). If your Ram 1500 already went through one of the earlier recalls, that repair doesn’t automatically mean this one applies — or doesn’t — to your truck. Check your VIN directly.

What Ram 1500 Owners Should Do Right Now

1. Check your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s official recall lookup once VIN records go live (September 9, 2026) to confirm your truck is included.
2. Check for a pending over-the-air software update on your truck’s radio system — FCA US says the fix may arrive that way without a dealer visit.
3. If no OTA update appears, contact your dealer to schedule the free radio software update once parts/software are confirmed ready.
4. Watch your mail for an owner notification letter, expected between September 24 and October 2, 2026.
5. Contact Chrysler Customer Care at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall 83D if you have questions before a letter arrives.
6. In the meantime, use extra caution when backing up — mirrors and a physical check behind the vehicle still work even if the camera image doesn’t display.

Sources Used in This Article

• U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Part 573 Safety Recall Report, NHTSA Recall No. 26V560, filed September 1, 2026: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V560-9456.pdf
• U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Recall Acknowledgment Letter, Campaign 26V560, September 3, 2026: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCAK-26V560-5011.pdf
• NHTSA — Official vehicle recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. Facts verified against NHTSA’s official Part 573 Safety Recall Report and Recall Acknowledgment Letter for campaign 26V560 on September 17, 2026. Last Updated: September 17, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Recall details, dates, and repair availability can change — always confirm current status directly with NHTSA.gov or your dealer before taking action.