Steering assembly bar may bind inside rack
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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, llc customer service at 1-800-852-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is z26.
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FAQ: Recall 22E019000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22E019000?
NHTSA recall 22E019000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 14, 2022. It addresses: Steering assembly bar may bind inside rack. The recall affects approximately 53 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22E019000 or the manufacturer campaign number Z26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.