NHTSA 18V149000Manufacturer no. U23
Steering › Rack And Pinion
- Report received by NHTSA
- March 6, 2018
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2018
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 225 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2018 Ram ProMaster City
- January 29, 2018 – February 20, 2018
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- PROMASTER CITY
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 risk
A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V149000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov