RAM 1500 (2019): Steering
Recall 19V020000 · Jan 24, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
159,740
vehicles affected
159,740
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V020000
- Date
- Jan 24, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 159,740
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V020000?
1 model: Ram 1500 (2019), about 159,740 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V020000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of 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.