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.

Steering — Electric Power Assist System

Date Announced

MAR 23, 2016

Vehicles Affected

440

Ram Recall #

S19

NHTSA Campaign #

16V167000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (17)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 03/22/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S19032216
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - May 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1