The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19E059000·Announced 2019-08-27

Chrysler Recalls Mopar Rear Step Kits for 2019 Ram 1500 Trucks

Chrysler is recalling Mopar Rear Step Kits for 2019 Ram 1500 trucks because they may contact the fuel tank in a rear crash, causing a leak and fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where a component may contact the fuel tank in a crash, leading to a fuel leak and increased risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury/property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The recall involves 648 units.

In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank. This contact may cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93. 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.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
648

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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