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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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