If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

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Date Announced

MAR 14, 2019

Vehicles Affected

52

Ram Recall #

V29

NHTSA Campaign #

19V201000

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Actions

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

Documents (9)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 03/21/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V29
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice