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Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 steering wheel may detach

NHTSA campaign 19V201000 · Reported 2019-03-14 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Losing the steering wheel while driving would almost certainly cause a crash and there is no warning first, so even though the notice does not order the vehicle parked, drive it only as far as the dealer.

What's wrong, in plain English

A short shaft connects your steering wheel to the rest of the steering system. On these vehicles that shaft was machined incorrectly and can break. If it breaks, the steering wheel can come off in your hands and you would have no way to steer, with no warning beforehand. A dealer will inspect the steering column and replace it if needed, at no cost. This one is worth getting checked right away rather than waiting.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is covered by recall V29.
2. Call your dealer or FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask for the soonest appointment.
3. Have the steering column inspected and replaced if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

2019 Jeep Wrangler
2019 RAM 1500

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Jeep steering shafts and knuckles keep failing? · all 6 Jeep recalls in this area
What steering problems are Ram trucks and vans recalled for? · all 7 RAM recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STEERING
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Safety risk: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.