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🧸 Product DE August 26, 2016

Dodge — RAM Truck

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A defective power steering control board may cause failure of the power-assisted steering. This may alter the running characteristics of the vehicle and cause an accident.
Origin
United States
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3628 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
77 days in total
May 17, 2026 August 2, 2026
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What is this? A recall for some Dodge RAM trucks. A broken part in the steering system may make the steering hard to use.

What's happening? The power steering may stop working. This could make the truck harder to control and cause a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own a Dodge RAM truck, check if yours is part of the recall.

What should I do? Take your truck to a Dodge dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic about the recall.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A defective power steering control board may cause failure of the power-assisted steering. This may alter the running characteristics of the vehicle and cause an accident. · Origin: United States

First published
August 26, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/222898

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Dodge — RAM Truck. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A defective power steering control board may cause failure of the power-assisted steering. This may alter the running characteristics of the vehicle and cause an accident. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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