RAM PROMASTER CITY 2018: STEERING:RACK AND PINION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V149000

Make Model Year
RAM PROMASTER CITY 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-13 2018-03-06 2018-03-08

Production Dates: 2018-01-29 - 2018-02-20

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U23

Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 225

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

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.