Recall 19V201000 scope
Recall 19V201000
STEERING • reported Mar 14, 2019 • • 52 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 19V201000
- Component
- STEERING
- Makes
- JEEP, RAM
- Model Years
- 2019
- Affected Units
- 52
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
How serious is this recall vs others?
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Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Defect 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 began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
2 vehicles under this recall
Official Sources & Documents
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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching JEEP, RAM from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
| Campaign | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 26V421000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12,592 |
| 26V414000 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 11,980 |
| 26V413000 | POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| 26V363000 | STEERING | 1,076,999 |
| 26V357000 | SEAT BELTS | 15 |
| 26V328000 | AIR BAGS | 419,035 |
| 26V327000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 16 |
| 26V326000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 59 |
| 26V288000 | POWER TRAIN | 12,736 |
| 26V290000 | POWER TRAIN | 61,711 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (JEEP, RAM) in the last 3 years
Related NHTSA Complaints
Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date
Of 1,156 related complaints, the most reported components are Steering (422), Electrical System (108), Unknown Or Other (100).
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 19V201000
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: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep 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.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 19V201000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.
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