Recall 16V167000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 16V167000. Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 440 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
440
Affected Vehicles
2
Makes
1
Model Years
2
Campaign #
16V167000
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report Date
Mar 23, 2016
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
440
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2015, 2016
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Defect Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.
Key Dates
Report Date
Mar 23, 2016
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2015 | Check VINs |
| RAM | 1500 | 2016 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching RAM from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 456,287 |
| 25V882000 | Dec 18, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 52,565 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V824000 | Dec 1, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 1,589 |
| 25V826000 | Dec 1, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 72,509 |
| 25V765000 | Nov 6, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 532 |
| 25V720000 | Oct 23, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 300,691 |
| 25V665000 | Oct 6, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE | 790 |
| 25V618000 | Sep 17, 2025 | READING TRUCK GROUP LLC | TRAILER HITCHES | 10 |
| 25V592000 | Sep 11, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 1,761 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 16V167000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2190975 | Mar 13, 2026 | 2016 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became… |
| 2117423 | Jul 29, 2025 | 2016 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering funct… |
| 2091189 | May 12, 2025 | 2014 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware tha… |
| 2089681 | May 4, 2025 | 2015 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel became … |
| 2086956 | Apr 29, 2025 | 2015 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became very di… |
| 2079027 | Mar 27, 2025 | 2013 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact became aware that the electronic … |
| 2078195 | Mar 25, 2025 | 2016 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seiz… |
| 2076451 | Mar 21, 2025 | 2015 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at speeds under 20 MPH and making a right turn, the p… |
| 2074997 | Mar 1, 2025 | 2015 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering function… |
| 2069260 | Feb 24, 2025 | 2017 RAM 1500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the contact became aware that the electronic … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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