# 2016 RAM 1500 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1972261` · 2024-03-04 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** 1500
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
## Narrative
Turning  left out of my neighborhood, the truck veered right instead. I lost control and ran up into a yard. Mechanic diagnosed rack and pinion.  There is a recall but MOPAR States my VIN isn't affected. I beg to differ as we almost lost our lives.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*