The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V167000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,600. The VIN was not available.

- Eagle Point, OR, USA

While merging into the left lane on a four lane highway, my steering locked up and jerked my truck further left into oncoming traffic. Fortunately I was able to correct it and barely avoided an head on collision. I was told by a mechanic that it's the epa power control circuit board or the esp gear box. Dealership tells me there's no recall on my vehicle. I could have been killed by this default in the power steering. The truck is only one year old. How could something this critical to safety simply go out already. Someone please please do something to help us consumers, for the sake of all our safety. Also I was driving about 45 mph, merging left, I was jerked probably 10 to 15 ft, enough that I was put into the other lane. It has continued to do this randomly causing me to almost crash several times. I have now parked the truck until further investigation from my mechanic or Dodge dealership. It'll have to be towed for fear of me crashing.

- Hull, TX, USA

Two accidents and was denied recall - even though my 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 steering component has been defective and caused an accident. Accident #1 February 16, 2016 brakes did not function well. Car did not brake well in the rain, was coming to a red light with a car in front of me, had to push on the brakes and they were not braking. Dodge Ram 1500 skid and hit the back of the car in front. Accident #2 March 12, 2016 loss of steering control and brakes did not work. I was stopped at a red light and it was raining. When the light turned green I started a slow left turn when: (1) the Dodge Ram lost traction, (2) Dodge Ram over steered to the left from the steering input suddenly losing power, and (3) the check engine light and ABS light came on and (4) my brakes stopped working. I tried to counter steer to move the truck to the side to the street but the truck would not stop. The truck then skid, went over the curb and hit a light post that fell on the right side of the Dodge Ram and damaged the car heavily. If it had fallen on the roof my passengers and I would be dead. Police report and four witnesses. Eleven days after the second accident, a recall for Dodge Ram 1500 model years 2015-2016 came out for steering. The recall is for the identical malfunctioning steering component that caused my second accident. Called manufacturer and was told that my VIN # is not part of the recall, which means for them that my car was made at a different facility from the recalls and is not of concern for them. Despite that my 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 is the make, model and year of the recall and despite the fact that I told them I had just had that exact steering malfunction, I was denied the recall.

- Bellevue, WA, USA

Front vibration when driving any speed on gas pedal and steering wheel and floor board. Vary noticeable on dirt road that I live on. Feels like something is going to break or come loose.

- Davison, MI, USA

At speeds between 50 and 70 mph vehicle has excessive vibration that seems to be from the rear of the vehicle. Had tires balanced by a tire shop and problem persisted. Dealership replaced all four tires and wheels and the problem still persists. Informed dealership of tsb sb-16-001-1, which is exactly the problem I have. They informed me they've never heard of the tsb. Similar to other complaints filed and researched concerning rear vibration issues with 2015 Ram trucks.

- Ada, OK, USA

Purchased vehicle brand new. Steering of vehicle has been off and drifts to the left. Took to dealer two times they are unable to fix the problem. Have a current appointment on 10/16/15 this will be third visit. Unsafe driving condition especially when towing with the truck.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the control buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. In addition, after exiting the vehicle, the doors locked independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

The contact owns a Ram 1500. While waiting at a stop light with the brakes engaged, the engine rpms rapidly increased after performing at high speeds. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,200. Updated 10/01/15 the consumer also experienced a problem with the steering. Updated 12/24/15.

- Sanardsville, VA, USA