JEEP WRANGLER (2018) recall — Steering
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with potentially split steering welds that could cause loss of steering responsiveness and crash risk. Owners must have steering shaft inspected and repaired free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning causing a loss of steering responsiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles because a weld seam in the steering shaft might split, causing loss of steering responsiveness and increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free repair by dealers to prevent potential steering failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225075-2018-jeep-wrangler-steering-recall-split-weld-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225075-2018-jeep-wrangler-steering-recall-split-weld-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V343000
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“2018 Jeep Wrangler Steering Recall: Split Weld Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225075-2018-jeep-wrangler-steering-recall-split-weld-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V343000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V343000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose center positioning, making the vehicle less responsive to steering inputs. This could lead to loss of control and increase crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with the specific steering shaft weld issue are most at risk. This recall affects vehicles purchased between June 2018 and the recall start date.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Jeep Wrangler has a steering shaft that wasn't properly welded. The recall started June 21, 2018, and affects vehicles with this specific weld issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Get Steering Shaft Inspected
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded, causing a split that could lead to loss of steering responsiveness and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Jeep Wrangler is affected if it was purchased between June 2018 and the recall start date and has a steering shaft weld issue.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to have your vehicle inspected and repaired at no cost.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V343000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V343000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U48. 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 #18V343000 (May 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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