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If you’ve ever wanted your commercial van to spontaneously decide that looking backward is optional, Stellantis has some fantastic news for you—provided you enjoy a healthy dose of automotive existential dread.
Ram has officially announced a massive recall affecting roughly 265,000 vehicles. If you happen to pilot a 2022-2026 Ram ProMaster (covering the 1500, 2500, and 3500 variants) or a heavy-duty 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric, it might be time to check your rearview mirrors the old-fashioned way: by turning your neck like an owl.
What’s the Glitch?
Modern vehicles are basically computers on wheels, and just like your smartphone, sometimes the software throws a tantrum that makes you question your life choices. In this case, a software bug can cause the rearview camera image to freeze, fail to display, or simply vanish into the digital void when you shift into reverse.
Now, relying solely on technology to back up a massive cargo van is a bit like trusting wireless earbuds to stay securely in your ears while you sprint for a departing train—technically possible, but historically prone to ending in sudden disappointment. Give me a reliable pair of wired earbuds and physical sightlines any day of the week, but alas, the future demands screens.
The Affected Lineup
The scope of this recall is wider than your average contractor’s parking job. It pulls in:
- 2022–2026 Ram 1500 ProMaster
- 2022–2026 Ram 2500 ProMaster
- 2022–2026 Ram 3500 ProMaster
- 2024–2026 Ram 3500 Electric vehicles
If your garage houses one of these breadbox-shaped behemoths, congratulations, you are part of the club.
When Is the Fix Ready?
As is tradition with modern automotive recalls, the digital cavalry is still writing the patch. Stellantis is currently working on an over-the-air (OTA) software update or a dealer-installed fix to straighten out the camera’s existential crisis. Owners should expect notification letters in the mail soon, detailing when they can bring their vans in or download the digital band-aid.
Until then, remember the ancient proverb of the delivery driver: trust your side mirrors, use your eyes, and maybe don’t back up blindly just because the dash screen told you it was a good idea.
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