Recall 18V343000 — STEERING Defect in 2018-2018 JEEP WRANGLER
RECALL This recall affects up to 539 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V343000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 539 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
Safety Consequence
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V741000 | 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 320,068 | |
| 24V838000 | 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 206,502 | |
| 25V575000 | 2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | |
| 25V576000 | 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 91,787 | |
| 25V574000 | 2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 | |
| 25V593000 | 2025 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 163,735 | |
| 25V472000 | 2024 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 121,398 | |
| 25V527000 | 2024 JEEP WRANGLER | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 22,906 | |
| 25V430000 | 2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1,689 | |
| 25V174000 | 2025 JEEP WAGONEER S | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3,919 |