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Ram Defect Investigation RQ23003: Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
2015 Ram 1500
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
Steering
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Steering:Gear Box:Mounting Bracket
Steering:Rack And Pinion
Steering:Steering Control Module
- Summary
- The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 380 reports from consumers alleging an intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500.The failure allegations occur at various speeds with limited detectability to the driver.On March 23, 2016 Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) conducted recall campaign 16V-167 to address a possible contamination of the electrical power steering unit in certain model year 2015-2016 RAM 1500. The recall involved 440 vehicles and potentially resulted in loss of power steering assist.Consumer complaints indicate a similar failure may be occurring in vehicles that are out of scope of the recall.A Recall Query has been opened to determine if the scope of the recall mentioned above is correct or if another defect might exist that causes the alleged steering concerns.The reports cited above are listed in the attached document.
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