NHTSA recall 16V-167 (16V167000)
steering recall reported March 23, 2016 - about 440 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V167000
- Also written as
- 16V-167
- Manufacturer number
- S19
- Reported
- March 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~440
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-167 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.