Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling certain Mopar Steering Rack and Pinion Electric Gear Assemblies with part numbers 68498478AA, 68499163AA, and 68499166AA. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
Chrysler (FCA US) – Steering Assembly Bar May Bind Inside Rack
| Report Received Date | 03/14/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22E019000 |
| Consequence Summary | Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace or repurchase the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is Z26. |
| Recall Code | Z26 |
| Potentially Affected | 53 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22E019000) |
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