PlainRecordsIntermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.
- Investigation
- Recall Query RQ23003
- Opened
- Aug. 4, 2023
- Status
- Open
- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION); STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET; STEERING:RACK AND PINION; STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Summary (NHTSA)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 380 reports from consumers alleging an intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500.The failure allegations occur at various speeds with limited detectability to the driver.On March 23, 2016 Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) conducted recall campaign 16V-167 to address a possible contamination of the electrical power steering unit in certain model year 2015-2016 RAM 1500. The recall involved 440 vehicles and potentially resulted in loss of power steering assist.Consumer complaints indicate a similar failure may be occurring in vehicles that are out of scope of the recall.A Recall Query has been opened to determine if the scope of the recall mentioned above is correct or if another defect might exist that causes the alleged steering concerns.The reports cited above are listed in the attached document.
Vehicles covered
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Check NHTSA for the investigation documents.