The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V020000·Announced 2019-01-24

Ram 1500 Recall: Improperly Secured Battery Ground Fastener

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles because an improperly secured battery ground fastener may cause loss of power steering assist, increasing crash 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 vehicle defect (improperly secured fastener) that leads to loss of power steering assist, explicitly increasing the risk of crash.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured. This issue can result in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist can vary the steering effort required by the driver. This may cause vehicle oversteer or understeer, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 11, 2019.

Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or their local dealer. Dealers will properly secure the ground fastener free of charge. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
159,740

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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