RAM PROMASTER CITY (2018) recall — Steering
Chrysler recalls certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles due to potential steering fluid leaks causing sudden steering effort and crash risk. Owners must have steering gear inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles with a possible steering fluid leak that could require sudden steering effort, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free dealer inspection to fix the steering gear housing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225310-2018-ram-promaster-city-steering-recall-hydraulic-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225310-2018-ram-promaster-city-steering-recall-hydraulic-leak-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V149000
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“2018 RAM ProMaster City Steering Recall: Hydraulic Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225310-2018-ram-promaster-city-steering-recall-hydraulic-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V149000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V149000).
Why it’s dangerous
A casting defect in the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system can cause cracks and loss of hydraulic steering fluid. This may require sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without a dealer inspection may face increased crash risk due to potential steering fluid leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The recall began March 13, 2018, and applies to all affected models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm if your vehicle is affected.
Get Steering Inspection
Dealers will inspect the steering gear housing and replace the rack-and-pinion assembly if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that causes cracks and loss of hydraulic steering fluid.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicle. The recall began March 13, 2018.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect the steering gear housing and replace the rack-and-pinion assembly if needed, free of charge.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V149000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V149000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #18V149000 (June 3, 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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