DODGE 1500 2019: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Make : DODGE Model : 1500 Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2017-10-31 - 2018-10-25
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V020000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-02-11 Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-24 Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: V04
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 159740
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.