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Recall 18V-149

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2018 Ram Promaster City: Steering (rack and pinion).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-149
Reported
March 6, 2018
Vehicles affected
225 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is U23.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles