Ram Promaster City recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 6, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2018 Ram Promaster City

Recall number

18V149000

Brand / firm

Ram

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 225 units

Why it was recalled

A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM ProMaster City vehicles. The gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a casting defect that can cause a crack and a loss of hydraulic steering fluid.

What 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.