NHTSA Recall # | 132235 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V396000 |
MFG Compaign # | U58 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | JOURNEY |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
Date of notification | 02/08/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/05/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 25/05/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/06/18 |
Report created | 18/06/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 111 |
Estimated number of affected units | 1741 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 dodge journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors." |
Consequence summary | If the full camera view is delayed and the driver does not check their surroundings before backing up, there may be an increased risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 u58. |
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). |