SteeringRecall 19V-201 · Jeep and Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-201 covers 52 Jeep and Ram vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 5, 2019 to February 21, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.