RAM 1500 2019: Rear Step Kit Fire Risk Recall
Chrysler recalls 2019 RAM 1500 models with rear step kits that may cause fuel leaks during crashes, risking fire. Owners must have the step kit replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks that have a rear step kit which could cause fuel leaks during crashes, increasing fire risk. Affected owners should have the step kit replaced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224311-ram-1500-2019-rear-step-kit-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224311-ram-1500-2019-rear-step-kit-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19E059000
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“RAM 1500 2019: Rear Step Kit Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224311-ram-1500-2019-rear-step-kit-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19E059000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19E059000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a rear impact crash, the rear step kit can cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank. This contact may lead to fuel leaks, which could then cause a fire if not addressed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 RAM 1500 trucks with the rear step kit part number 82215289AB are affected. Drivers involved in rear collisions are at higher risk of fuel leaks and fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 RAM 1500 has the rear step kit with part number 82215289AB. The recall started September 26, 2019, and affects specific models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Replacement Step Kit
Dealers will replace the rear step kit at no cost once you contact them.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 30 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19E059000 (August 27, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.