What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019033
- Recall date
- 24 January 2019
- Make
- Ram
- Models
- 1500
- Model years
- 2019
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 18,682
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnThe power steering system may have a loose electrical connection. This could cause intermittent loss of power steering assist while driving/steering the truck. This may make the truck difficult to steer and could cause both oversteer and understeer conditions. rnrnSafety Risk:rnSudden changes in steering force may increase the risk of a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to inspect and repair the electrical connection as needed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019033.