2021 Ram 1500 Steering Recall 21V918000 (Ram Y80)

NHTSA recall 21V918000 (Ram recall Y80) covers about 38,157 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V918000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

38,157
vehicles affected (potential)
2021
model years
Nov 23, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering (steering control module)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ram recall number Y80

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V918000 as Y80. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y80 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ram 15002021All 1500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 23, 2021
Owner notification
Feb 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Safety standard (FMVSS)
111

Check your VIN for 21V918000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V918000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V918000 or Y80). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V918000?

NHTSA recall 21V918000 (Ram recall Y80) covers about 38,157 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V918000?

NHTSA's record for 21V918000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V918000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ram dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V918000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the TRSCM software." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ram recall number for 21V918000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y80. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y80) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V918000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V918000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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