NHTSA Recall # | 115238 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V167000 |
MFG Compaign # | S19 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 16/05/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/01/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/09/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/03/16 |
Report created | 23/03/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 440 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 ram 1500 trucks manufactured january 22, 2015, to september 13, 2015. Contamination on the electric power steering (eps) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 16, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s19. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |