What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019574
- Recall date
- 14 November 2019
- Make
- Ram
- Models
- 1500
- Model years
- 2019
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 65
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trucks, a short circuit could occur in the electric power steering system. This can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist. As a result, there could be sudden changes in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.rn rnSafety Risk: rnSudden changes in steering effort could affect a driveru2019s ability to control the vehicle and may increase the risk of a crash.rn rnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric power steering gear.
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 2019574.