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Dodge Charger Backup Camera May Not Show in Stealth Mode

NHTSA campaign 20V512000 · Reported Aug 27, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Without the back-up camera display, the risk of a crash increases. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number20V512000
Reported to NHTSAAug 27, 2020
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affectedBack Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Vehicles covered3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2020
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles, when "stealth mode" is selected, the backup camera image does not display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a dealer (1-800-853-1403) for a software update that disables stealth mode when the vehicle is in reverse.
3. The update is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V512000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

Who to contact

Dodge — official Dodge recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Other Dodge Charger recalls

All 16 Charger recalls

Official notice

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Safety risk
The lack of a back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.