The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V149000·Announced 2018-03-06

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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