NHTSA Campaign 18V675000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA campaign 18V675000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the structure: frame and members. The repair is free.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed the report for 18V675000 with NHTSA on September 28, 2018; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 18V675000, NHTSA lists up to 18,055 potentially affected vehicles, built between May 7, 2018 and August 21, 2018.
The 18V675000 report reached NHTSA 1 month after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 18V675000 were scheduled from October 24, 2018, 26 days after the report.
18V675000 covers 1 model from Jeep, model years 2018–2019.
By potentially affected vehicles, 18V675000 ranks 107 of 215 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalls on this site.
Besides 18V675000, Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has 7 other recalls on the structure on this site; the one before 18V675000 was 18V486000, reported on July 27, 2018.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
- The risk
- An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
Reported September 28, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V675000 (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V675000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: September 28, 2018. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted