Biggest Car Recalls Ahead of Labor Day Weekend: What Owners Need to Know

# Three major recalls to check before hitting the road

Millions of Americans drive for the Labor Day weekend. If your vehicle is on a recent recall list, you can often get the fix without paying. The three largest recalls reported ahead of Labor Day each involve defects that raise the risk of a crash, but manufacturers are offering free remedies.

Stellantis: 844,027 vehicles — rearview camera failure

Stellantis recalled 844,027 models across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram because the rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle is in reverse. The recall affects multiple popular models, including the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, Compass, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and the Ram 1500 full-size truck. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a missing rearview camera image increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Stellantis can remedy the problem via a radio software over-the-air update that owners can install with or without visiting a dealer. The update is free of charge.

Ford: more than 148,000 Mustangs — wiring-ground defect that can kill drive power

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring-harness ground terminals at no cost to owners.

Mitsubishi: about 67,100 Outlander and Outlander PHEV — rearview camera image loss

Mitsubishi recalled approximately 67,100 units of the 2025 and 2026 Outlander and Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Like many modern recalls tied to electronic systems, these SUVs may fail to display the rearview camera image when placed in reverse, increasing crash risk.

Fix: Owners must visit dealers to receive a free software update.

Why these recalls are common now

Modern vehicles depend heavily on electronics and software. Components sourced across multiple brands can propagate a single defect through many models and manufacturers. That helps explain why recalls tied to camera systems, wiring, and other electronics have increased. The good news is that many of these issues can be fixed with software updates or relatively simple hardware replacements, and manufacturers are offering free repairs.

What owners should do now

• If you experience symptoms such as a blank camera display, drive-power loss, or dashboard warnings, don't delay scheduling the free service.

Practical note

No vehicle type is immune. Recall frequency reflects complexity and shared components in modern cars more than any single brand's reliability. If you plan to drive over a holiday weekend, confirm your car isn't under an open recall so you can travel with fewer safety concerns.