Recall 22E019000: Steering, Rack And Pinion

NHTSA recall 22E019000 · announced March 14, 2022 · Mopar · 53 units affected

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Steering Rack and Pinion Electric Gear Assemblies with part numbers 68498478AA, 68499163AA, and 68499166AA. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.

The risk

Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace or repurchase the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z26.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.nhtsa.gov.

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