Vehicle recall 18V149000 · March 6, 2018
2018 Ram Promaster City
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- U23
- Owner notification
- March 13, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 225
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ram Promaster City (2018): 2018
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