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RAM Steering Recalls Include Drag Links and Power Assist Loss
RAM steering notices repeatedly address mechanical steering connections and loss of power assist. Drag link separation affects certain 2013-2018 3500 and 2014-2018 2500 and 3500 Chassis Cab vehicles; a separate AEV suspension-kit notice covers kits sold for 2013-2018 2500 and 3500HD trucks. The 2019 RAM 1500 appears in three notices involving steering column stub shafts, a battery ground fastener, and contaminated EPS gears. Van concerns include a cracked steering rack in certain 2018 ProMaster City vehicles and water entering EPS wiring in certain 2022-2026 ProMaster vehicles and 2024-2026 3500 EV vehicles. Another notice addresses steering-column controls that can mix up turn signals and high beams.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2019 RAM 1500 ground-fastener recall V04: steering effort may vary, possibly causing oversteer or understeer.
- 2019 RAM 1500 EPS gear recall VB8: intermittent power assist loss may cause inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower-speed maneuvers.
- 2018 ProMaster City steering rack recall U23: a hydraulic fluid leak may require sudden additional steering effort.
- 2023 steering column control module recall: using turn signals may activate high beams, or vice versa; turn signals may not self-cancel properly.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these steering notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The drag link separation, AEV drag link fracture, and steering wheel detachment notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The same applies to the 2019 RAM 1500 ground-fastener and EPS gear notices, the 2026 ProMaster power-steering wiring notice, and the 2018 ProMaster City steering rack notice. The 2023 steering column control module notice concerning turn signals and high beams also does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies include checking jam nuts and replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the sleeve; AEV dealers inspect and install a knuckle. V29 inspects and conditionally replaces the column; V04 secures the fastener; VB8 replaces EPS gear. ProMaster wiring and U23 rack repairs follow inspection. The lighting-control recall updates SCCM software and inspects and conditionally replaces the module.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 4 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report steering problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under steering for the RAM models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 RAM 1500 | 336 |
| 2018 RAM 2500 | 85 |
| 2023 RAM Promaster | 40 |
| 2018 RAM 3500 | 34 |
| 2022 RAM Promaster | 18 |
| 2024 RAM Promaster | 3 |
| 2025 RAM Promaster | 2 |
| 2024 RAM 4500 | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ram ProMaster Vans Risk Losing Power Steering | high |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Ram truck light controls may swap signals and high beams | medium |
| Nov 14, 2019 | RAM 1500 Steering Gear May Lose Power Assist | high |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500 Steering Wheel Detachment Risk | critical |
| Jan 25, 2019 | Ram 2500 and 3500 Steering Drag Link Separation | critical |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Ram 1500 Loose Fastener May Cut Power Steering | high |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Ram 2500, 3500 Steering Drag Link May Fracture | high |
| Mar 6, 2018 | RAM ProMaster City Steering Rack May Crack | medium |
Common questions
Why does my 2019 RAM 1500 have several steering notices?
The notices identify distinct defects: V29 concerns a steering column stub shaft that may break, V04 concerns a ground fastener associated with power assist loss, and VB8 concerns a contaminated EPS gear that may short circuit. Each notice specifies its own repair.
What does the ProMaster power-steering wiring recall cover?
The September 29, 2026 notice names certain 2022-2026 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 ProMaster vehicles and 2024-2026 RAM 3500 EV vehicles. Water may enter the EPS wiring harness. Dealers inspect and replace the harness and electronic power steering gear as necessary, free of charge.
Can a RAM steering recall involve turn signals and high beams?
The November 28, 2023 notice describes a steering column control module that may activate high beams when turn signals are used, or activate turn signals when high beams are used. Turn signal self-canceling may also malfunction. Dealers update software and inspect and replace the module as necessary.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.