RAM Promaster City (2018): Steering
Recall 18V149000 · Mar 6, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
225
vehicles affected
225
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V149000
- Date
- Mar 6, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 225
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Rack and pinion
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
What can happen
A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | Promaster City | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V149000?
1 model: Ram Promaster City (2018), about 225 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V149000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing, replacing any affected rack-and-pinion assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.
What can happen?
A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.