NHTSA recall 16V167000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 16V167000 |
| Manufacturer's number | S19 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2016-03-23 |
| Owners notified | 2016-05-16 |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 440 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-10-20 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 440 |
| Reported remedied | 343 (77%) |
| Reported unreachable | 12 |
| Reported removed | 2 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
What can happen
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.
Notes
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.
| 2015 RAM 1500 | Built 2015-01-22 to 2015-09-13. |
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| 2016 RAM 1500 | Built 2015-01-22 to 2015-09-13. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 05154400A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. Pump - Power Steering Hydraulic NOTE: This Tech Tip is for gasoline engine JK vehicles only, manufactured before August 26, 2015. If the power steering pump is being replaced because the power steering fluid flow or pressure readings are below specification, the power steering fluid reservoir and cap assembly should also be replaced. Power steering reservoir and cap assembly 52126151AG or later should be used. |
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| 9003195 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. Part Description: Skid Plate, Front Electric Power Steering Issue Description: Do not install this component on 2014 and 2015 Ram 1500 (DS/DX) vehicles built before 4/1/2014. These vehicles were built with a Front Lower Control Arm cross member that is not compatible with this skid plate. This cross member doesn't include the bolt attachment holes. Skid plates can be installed on vehicles built on or after 4/1/2014, if built with the a compatible Front Lower Control Arm cross member. |
| 19-001-16 | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. Electric Power Steering Gear With Low Assist This bulletin involves replacing the electric power steering gear assembly. The customer may notice a low assist or excessive steering effort at lower speeds or parking lot maneuvers. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.