JEEP WRANGLER 2019: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V201000

Make Model Year
JEEP WRANGLER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-05 2019-03-14 2019-03-18

Production Dates: 2019-02-05 - 2019-02-18

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: V29

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Consequence

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

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.