The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V343000·Announced 2018-05-25

2018 Jeep Wrangler Recall for Steering Shaft Weld Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because a steering shaft weld may split, potentially causing loss of steering responsiveness and increasing crash risk.

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 can lead to loss of steering responsiveness and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles due to a defect in the intermediate steering shaft. The shaft may not have been properly welded, which can cause a split where the external spline is formed.

If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning. This can cause a loss of steering responsiveness and increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 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
JEEP WRANGLER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
539

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)

  • WRANGLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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