2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Floor Mat Recall: Risk of Crash If Pedal Stuck
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee models with floor mats that may prevent accelerator pedal from returning to idle, risking crashes. Owners must replace mats free of charge by November 15, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the floor mat prevents the accelerator pedal from returning to idle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with floor mats that could get stuck under the accelerator pedal, increasing crash risk. Owners must get the mats replaced at a dealer to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225083-2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-floor-mat-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225083-2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-floor-mat-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V759000
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“2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Floor Mat Recall: Risk of Crash If Pedal Stuck.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225083-2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-floor-mat-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V759000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V759000).
Why it’s dangerous
The floor mat may not have enough space between it and the accelerator pedal. If the mat gets stuck, the pedal can't return to idle, which could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly and crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk models are affected. Drivers with floor mats that may stick under the accelerator pedal are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a floor mat that might stick under the accelerator pedal. The recall covers Street and Racing Technology (SRT) and Trackhawk models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to get the replacement floor mat.
Get Replacement Mat
Dealers will replace the affected floor mat at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected floor mats, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB3.
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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 #18V759000 (October 29, 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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