Steering wheel may detach from column NTSB recall

[callerys]

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V201

March 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V201000
Steering Wheel May Detach From Steering Column
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V201000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 52

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.

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.safercar.gov.

2 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE MODEL YEAR

JEEP WRANGLER 2019
RAM 1500 2019
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[cbrenthus]

I know this is serious, but this line cracks me up - file it under "D" for DUH!!!

If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V201#recalls650

 

[Lou Bunn]

Potential Number of Units Affected 52 - that's it? 52

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