Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

19E077000

ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)Reported2019-11-14Affected15 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Steering Rack and Pinion Electric Gear Assemblies for Ram 1500 trucks (part number 68419897AB) sold as service replacement parts. The electric power steering (EPS) gears may contain a contaminated circuit card assembly that can short circuit.

Risk

A short circuit can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist, requiring an inconsistent steering effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB9.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.