Ram recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What could happen
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 1500 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V020000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 24, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 11, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 159,740
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 31, 2017 to Oct 25, 2018
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- V04
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ram recall: Tires Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Air bags Sep 29, 2026
- Ram recall: Back over prevention Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Ram recall: Seat belts Jul 30, 2026
- Ram recall: Exterior lighting Jul 1, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.