Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V231000 Reported April 12, 2018

Left rear frame section may corrode

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seats · 106 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V231000
Manufacturer Campaign
U27
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
106
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 2018
Completion Rate
79.05

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 jeep wrangler vehicles. the rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.

Safety Consequence

If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. the recall began september 11, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is u27.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 18V231000 or campaign U27.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V231000

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

What is recall 18V231000?

NHTSA recall 18V231000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 12, 2018. It addresses: Left rear frame section may corrode. The recall affects approximately 106 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V231000 or the manufacturer campaign number U27. 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.