RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Steering
Chrysler recalls certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles due to potential loss of power steering assist, which could increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks because the battery ground fastener might not be securely attached, leading to loss of power steering. This could cause the vehicle to oversteer or understeer, raising the chance of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224312-2019-ram-1500-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224312-2019-ram-1500-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-power · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V020000
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“2019 RAM 1500 Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Power Steering.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224312-2019-ram-1500-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-power. Based on NHTSA recall #19V020000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V020000).
Why it’s dangerous
The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may not be securely attached, causing a loss of power steering assist. This can make the vehicle harder to steer, potentially leading to oversteer or understeer and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles with the improperly secured battery ground fastener are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face increased risk of losing power steering.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 RAM 1500 has a battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender that appears loose or improperly secured. The recall began on February 11, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free repair for the ground fastener.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may not be securely attached, causing a loss of power steering assist.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2019 RAM 1500 has a battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender that appears loose or improperly secured.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Chrysler will fix the ground fastener for free; contact customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the repair.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V020000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 19V020000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V020000 (January 24, 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.
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