Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V149000 Reported March 6, 2018

Steering gears may crack

Q: What is recall 18V149000?

NHTSA recall 18V149000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 6, 2018. It addresses: Steering gears may crack. The recall affects approximately 225 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V149000

Manufacturer Campaign

U23

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

225

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 6, 2018

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 18V149000 or campaign U23.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V149000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V149000?

NHTSA recall 18V149000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 6, 2018. It addresses: Steering gears may crack. The recall affects approximately 225 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V149000 or the manufacturer campaign number U23. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.