CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some steering column stub shafts were improperly machined and may break. If that happens, the steering wheel can detach from the steering column, and the driver may lose control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering column and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail. You can also call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for help, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Wrangler | 2019 |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2019 |