NHTSA Campaign 19V812000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Nov 14, 2019 · 193 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 1500 2019 193

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V812000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.