RAM 1500 2021 Back Over Prevention Recall: Reduced Rear Visibility Risk
Chrysler recalls 2021-2023 RAM 1500 and 2023 RAM 2500 vehicles with potential rearview image failure in reverse, increasing crash risk. Owners must update TRSCM software free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2023 RAM 1500 and 2023 RAM 2500 vehicles because the trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when reversing. This reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of injury or crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80659-ram-1500-2021-back-over-prevention-recall-reduced-rear-visibility.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80659-ram-1500-2021-back-over-prevention-recall-reduced-rear-visibility · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V059000
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“RAM 1500 2021 Back Over Prevention Recall: Reduced Rear Visibility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80659-ram-1500-2021-back-over-prevention-recall-reduced-rear-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall #23V059000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V059000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This reduces the driver's visibility of the rear area, increasing the risk of collision with objects or other vehicles.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2023 RAM 1500 and 2023 RAM 2500 vehicles are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently are at higher risk due to reduced rear visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 RAM 1500 or 2023 RAM 2500. The recall applies to vehicles with the trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM).
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What to do — step by step
Update TRSCM Software
Dealers will update the TRSCM software for free to ensure the rearview image displays when reversing.
Contact Customer Service
Owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V059000 — Chrysler RAM 1500 2021 Back Over Prevention Recall: Reduced Rear Visibility Risk Hello, I own a RAM 1500 2021 Back Over Prevention Recall: Reduced Rear Visibility Risk that is covered by recall 23V059000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059). I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V059000 (September 2, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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