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2018 Jeep Wrangler Recall
Jeep Wrangler Recall service at Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale in Avondale, AZ
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FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 21V028000 · 42,887 vehicles affected
Consequence
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge. FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25
NHTSA campaign 20V124000 · 33,237 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Consequence
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Seat Belt
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V680000 · 11,463 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Consequence
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 15, 2019. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Equipment
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V320000 · 94 vehicles affected
Defect
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
Consequence
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
Door Latch
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 18V786000 · 52 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
Consequence
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
Structure Frame
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 18V675000 · 18,055 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Consequence
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
NHTSA campaign 18V231000 · 106 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
Electrical System
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 4,846,885 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise contro
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Steering
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 18V343000 · 539 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Transmission
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 18V280000 · 71 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Consequence
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Clutch Assembly2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 21V028000 · 42,887 vehicles affected
Defect
2021. Recall is expected to begin March 19
Consequence
Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will add software to reduce engine torque capability when clutch assembly temperatures rise to a level that may damage the inner pressure plate, free of charge. FCA has ordered a stop sale for the affected vehicles as of February 25
NHTSA campaign 20V124000 · 33,237 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler and 2020 Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Consequence
The overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute a wire harness and inspect the clutch system, and replace components as needed. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W12.
Seat Belt1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V680000 · 11,463 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Consequence
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 15, 2019. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Equipment1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V320000 · 94 vehicles affected
Defect
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
Consequence
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
Door Latch1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 18V786000 · 52 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles. The right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location, possibly preventing the door from latching properly.
Consequence
If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.
Structure Frame2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 18V675000 · 18,055 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front track bar brackets may be improperly welded, which can cause the bracket to separate from the frame, reducing steering capability.
Consequence
An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the track bar bracket welds, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA5.
NHTSA campaign 18V231000 · 106 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The rear under body ladder rail may corrode, possibly reducing the strength of the rear floor pan and causing the left rear seat mount to become loose.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
Electrical System2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 4,846,885 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise contro
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Steering1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 18V343000 · 539 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly welded causing a split where the external spline is formed.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Transmission1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 18V280000 · 71 vehicles affected
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Consequence
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 common questions answered
What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA identifies 11 recalls for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler involving the Clutch Assembly, Seat Belt, Equipment, Door Latch, Structure Frame, Electrical System, Steering, and Transmission components.
- Clutch Assembly has two recalls, Structure Frame has two, and Electrical System has two; Seat Belt, Equipment, Door Latch, Steering, and Transmission each have one.
How do I check if my 2018 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall?
- A VIN check at NHTSA.gov, or a free VIN check at our service department, can identify open recalls for your 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
- Contact Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale or schedule an appointment for assistance.
How much does a 2018 Jeep Wrangler recall repair cost?
- A 2018 Jeep Wrangler recall repair is free at an authorized dealer when the vehicle is covered by the manufacturer recall.
- The remedy is defined by the manufacturer and may involve inspection, software updates, repairs, or replacement parts.
Can an independent shop fix a 2018 Jeep Wrangler recall?
- No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
- An authorized dealer can verify the VIN, follow the specified repair procedure, and document completion.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
- Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can help support a smoother trade-in evaluation.
- Visit our trade-in page to begin evaluating your vehicle.
Recall Service & Dealership Highlights
Safety Comes First
NHTSA recall findings for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler include clutch components that may overheat, steering and frame defects that may reduce control, electrical faults that may cause a stall or cruise-control concern, and a transmission issue that may allow unintended movement. Other recalls address a seat belt that may separate, a door that may open, and a roof-top tent cover that may detach. These conditions can increase the risk of fire, injury, road hazards, or a crash. Waiting can leave a known safety concern unresolved, so check your VIN and arrange the manufacturer remedy promptly if your Wrangler is affected.
Authorized Recall Expertise
Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Avondale provides recall service for drivers in Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, Tolleson, and nearby West Valley communities. Our factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools and OEM parts while following the exact remedy established for the recall. Covered manufacturer safety recall repairs are completed at no charge to the owner. Whether your Wrangler needs a software update, inspection, adjustment, replacement part, or another authorized remedy, our team can help explain the process and arrange your visit with confidence.
Simple Next Steps
Start with a VIN check to determine whether your 2018 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall. If you are unsure whether a previous repair was completed, bring the vehicle to our Avondale service department anyway—the check is free. Once the VIN is reviewed, our team can explain the remedy and help you schedule an appointment. Bring any manufacturer notice you received, but do not wait for paperwork if you have a safety concern. Prompt recall service helps address the issue through the authorized repair process.