Safety Recall VB8 – Electric Power Steering Gear – 2019 Ram 1500

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks.

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November 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V812000

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 193

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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