Steering: rack and pinionRecall 22V-154 · Dodge and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 22V-154 covers 931 Dodge and Jeep vehicles for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
The risk
Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 17 vehicles were listed as unreachable.