Ram 1500 Loose Fastener May Cut Power Steering
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A loss of power steering assist can change how much effort it takes to steer, which can make the truck oversteer or understeer and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V020000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2019 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks because a battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may not have been properly secured. This can lead to a loss of power steering assist.
What you should do
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer, or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The dealer will properly secure the fastener free of charge.
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 19V020000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Safety risk
- A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.