2015 RAM 1500 Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall 16V167000

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2015 RAM 1500 Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall


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).

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2015 RAM 1500 Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

2015 RAM 1500 Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

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