Transport Canada Recall - 2019574 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2019 | RAM | 1500
Issue
On certain trucks, a short circuit could occur in the electric power steering system. This can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist. As a result, there could be sudden changes in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.
Safety risk
Sudden changes in steering effort could affect a driver’s ability to control the vehicle and may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective actions
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric power steering gear.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-79578
Transport Canada
ID
2019574
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