Investigation RQ23003: 2013–2016 Ram 1500

Status

OPEN

Opened

Aug 4, 2023

Closed

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Model years

2013–2016

Subject

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering

Component: Steering

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.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2016 Ram 15001,554 complaints
• 2015 Ram 15001,460 complaints
• 2014 Ram 15001,777 complaints
• 2013 Ram 15001,281 complaints