JEEP WRANGLER (2018) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Wrangler models with potential rear passenger door opening risk. Owners must contact for free latch repair by December 6, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles due to a potential issue with the right rear passenger door latch. If the door opens unexpectedly, it could increase injury risk. Affected owners should contact Chrysler for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225071-2018-jeep-wrangler-unlikely-rear-door-opening-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225071-2018-jeep-wrangler-unlikely-rear-door-opening-risk-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V786000
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“2018 Jeep Wrangler: Unlikely rear door opening risk - recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225071-2018-jeep-wrangler-unlikely-rear-door-opening-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V786000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V786000).
Why it’s dangerous
The right rear passenger door latch may not be properly positioned, which could prevent the door from latching securely. This increases the chance of the door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. Drivers and passengers in the rear seat are most at risk if the door opens unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door models. The recall applies to vehicles purchased between specific dates, but the exact dates aren't listed in the notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free repair for the right rear door latch.
December 6, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my 2018 Jeep Wrangler is affected?
The recall applies to 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. Check with Chrysler customer service for specific model details.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that an unexpected rear door opening could increase injury risk, but does not specify the severity.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to arrange a free repair for the right rear door latch.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V786000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V786000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V786000 (August 11, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.