Mopar Rear Step Kits; RAM 1500 (2019): Structure
Recall 19E059000 · Aug 27, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
648
units affected
648
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19E059000
- Date
- Aug 27, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 648
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure; Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
What can happen
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19E059000?
2 models: Mopar Rear Step Kits (all years), Ram 1500 (2019), about 648 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19E059000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
What can happen?
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.