RAM ProMaster City Recall for Steering Gear Casting Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles because a casting defect in the steering system may cause fluid leaks and increased steering effort.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The recall addresses a potential casting defect in the gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system. This defect can cause a crack in the steering gear housing, leading to a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2018 model year of the RAM ProMaster City.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear housing and replace any affected rack-and-pinion assembly free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM PROMASTER CITY
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 225
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- PROMASTER CITY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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