Ram 1500 Recall: 239K Trucks Face Camera Failure

The Ram 1500 recall affects more than 239,000 trucks from the 2025 and 2026 model years after a software problem may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing.

The affected trucks were built between October 6, 2023, and February 23, 2026. FCA US estimates that all vehicles within the recalled population contain the suspect software.

The problem can occur when the driver shifts the transmission into reverse. In that situation, the rearview image may fail to appear on the display.

That creates an important visibility problem. Without the camera image, the driver has less information about the area directly behind the truck.

The recall is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under campaign number 26V560000.

The 2025 and 2026 Ram 1500 trucks included in the campaign cover a specific production period.

The production range starts with vehicles built on October 6, 2023. It ends with vehicles produced on February 23, 2026.

Not every Ram 1500 outside that range is included. Trucks produced after the end date may use different radio or camera configurations.

That means owners should not assume that every truck from these model years is affected.

Instead, the recall status should be checked using the vehicle’s 17-character VIN. NHTSA provides a VIN search for this purpose.

Why the missing camera image matters

A backup camera is more than a convenience feature.

When the system does not display the rearview image, the driver’s rearward visibility is reduced. That can increase the risk of hitting another vehicle, object or person while reversing.

The issue also involves Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, which covers rear visibility requirements for new vehicles.

For the recalled Ram 1500 trucks, the software problem can cause the display failure without warning.

That makes the issue particularly important during low-speed manoeuvres. A driver may shift into reverse and expect the camera image to appear, only to find that the screen does not provide the expected view.

The Ram 1500 uses a large central touchscreen to manage several vehicle functions. The rearview camera feed is shown through that system when reverse is selected.

The current recall centres on the radio software, rather than a mechanical failure of the truck’s transmission.

The software is supplied by Harman Becker Automotive Systems. FCA US determined that the issue affected the radio system used in the recalled trucks.

The company began investigating the problem after field information started pointing to rearview camera display failures.

Between March and June, investigators reviewed field reports, warranty claims and customer assistance records. Engineering and production records were then examined to determine which vehicles were included.

On August 26, FCA US’ Vehicle Regulations Committee approved the recall.

That process resulted in the current campaign covering the affected 2025-2026 Ram 1500 trucks.

How Ram will fix the problem

There is no need for a mechanical replacement under this campaign.

Instead, the radio software will be updated.

The repair can be completed in two ways. Owners can visit a dealer for the software update. The update can also be delivered over the air, depending on the vehicle.

The repair is provided free of charge.

Owner notification letters are scheduled to begin mailing on September 24.

Owners who receive a notice should check the campaign information and arrange the software update as instructed.

The current campaign is separate from another large FCA US recall involving a similar rearview camera issue.

Earlier this year, the automaker recalled nearly 850,000 vehicles across its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands because radio software could also prevent the rearview image from appearing when reverse was selected.

That earlier action included more than 211,000 2026 Ram 1500 pickups. However, the two recalls do not represent the same vehicle population.

The latest Ram 1500 recall also includes 2025 models and covers the specific production range identified in the current campaign.

Both campaigns involve radio software supplied by Harman Becker Automotive Systems.

For owners, the most important step is to verify the VIN rather than relying only on the model year. NHTSA notes that recall information can be checked by VIN, and recently announced campaigns may take time to appear fully in search results.

The repair itself is straightforward because the remedy is a software update. However, the safety issue should still be taken seriously because a missing rearview image reduces the driver’s view while reversing.

The Ram 1500 recall affects 239,131 vehicles according to the campaign data. Owners of affected trucks should look for the notification and confirm their vehicle’s status through the official VIN recall system.