JEEP WRANGLER (2018) recall — Structure
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles where rear floor pan corrosion may cause seat detachment during crashes. Owners must have their rear underbody ladder rail inspected for rust protection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the floor pan strength is reduced and/or the rear seat mount becomes loose, the rear seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because corrosion in the rear underbody ladder rail could weaken the floor pan and cause the rear seat to detach in a crash. This increases injury risk during collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225070-2018-jeep-wrangler-rear-seat-detachment-risk-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225070-2018-jeep-wrangler-rear-seat-detachment-risk-in-crashes · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V231000
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“2018 Jeep Wrangler: Rear Seat Detachment Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225070-2018-jeep-wrangler-rear-seat-detachment-risk-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #18V231000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V231000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corrosion in the rear underbody ladder rail can reduce the strength of the floor pan. This may cause the rear seat mount to become loose, potentially detaching the rear seat during a crash and increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with the rear underbody ladder rail that may corrode. Drivers and passengers in the rear seat are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The issue involves the rear underbody ladder rail that may corrode, affecting the left rear seat mount.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Owners should contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an inspection.
Get Rust Protection
Dealers will inspect and coat the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
Questions people ask
Why is my Jeep Wrangler being recalled?
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because corrosion in the rear underbody ladder rail may weaken the floor pan and cause the rear seat to detach in a crash.
How do I know if my Jeep is affected?
This recall applies to 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with the rear underbody ladder rail that may corrode, affecting the left rear seat mount.
What should I do if my Jeep is affected?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an inspection. Dealers will inspect and coat the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with rust protection if needed.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V231000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V231000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V231000 (December 4, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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