Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler Facing Issues With Back Up Cameras, While Ford Has Gear Shift Issues

1. Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V191000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 318,537

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

2. Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate

If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V197000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 55,158

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.