NHTSA recall 18V149000
Steering › Rack and pinion
RAM Promaster City
Reported Mar 6, 2018225 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number U23Built Jan 29, 2018 – Feb 20, 2018
The defect
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 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.