NHTSA recall 22E019000 · Equipment
Steering › Rack and pinion
Reported Mar 14, 202253 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US, LLC)Maker’s number Z26
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) 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.
The risk
Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z26.