Chrysler is recalling certain Mopar Steering Rack and Pinion Electric Gear Assemblies with
— Recall Campaign #22E019000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 53 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22E019000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 14, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22E019000 |
| Units affected: | 53 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.