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NHTSA campaign 19V201000 · announced March 14, 2019 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 52 units affected

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

The risk

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Jeep Wrangler
• 2019 Ram 1500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.