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Ram battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

NHTSA campaign 19V-020 · Reported January 24, 2019 · 159,740 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ram 1500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
159,740
REMEDY
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-020.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019Ram 1500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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