Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V343000 Reported May 25, 2018

Intermediate steering shaft may split

Q: What is recall 18V343000?

NHTSA recall 18V343000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 25, 2018. It addresses: Intermediate steering shaft may split. The recall affects approximately 539 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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) · N/A · 539 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V343000

Manufacturer Campaign

U48

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

539

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 25, 2018

Completion Rate

87.92

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V343000 or campaign U48.
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 18V343000

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

What is recall 18V343000?

NHTSA recall 18V343000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 25, 2018. It addresses: Intermediate steering shaft may split. The recall affects approximately 539 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V343000 or the manufacturer campaign number U48. 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.