Recall Details For: 2018 DODGE JOURNEY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V398000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 139676
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V398000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: DODGE
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: JOURNEY
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : U56
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180501
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180509
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1837
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20180802
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20180614
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20180618
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER: 111
DEFECT SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
RECALL 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.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000087506003438722000001568
