Mopar Elec Power Steering Gear: Steering
Recall 19E077000 · Nov 14, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
15
units affected
15
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19E077000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 15
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Steering Rack and Pinion Electric Gear Assemblies for Ram 1500 trucks (part number 68419897AB) sold as service replacement parts. The electric power steering (EPS) gears may contain a contaminated circuit card assembly that can short circuit.
What can happen
A short circuit can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist, requiring an inconsistent steering effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB9.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mopar | Elec Power Steering Gear | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19E077000?
1 model: Mopar Elec Power Steering Gear (all years), about 15 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19E077000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB9.
What can happen?
A short circuit can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist, requiring an inconsistent steering effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.