2015-2016 Ram 1500 recall: electric power assist system
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on March 23, 2016. It covers about 440 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 440
- reported
- Mar 23, 2016
- owners notified
- May 16, 2016
- related complaints
- 658
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V167000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 658 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 16V167000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ram 1500 electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 16V167000, reported on March 23, 2016, covers about 440 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V167000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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