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Jeep Wrangler Rear Frame Rail May Corrode
high How serious is it? About this label
If the rear seat mount becomes loose, the seat may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V231000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Part affected | Structure:frame And Members |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Jeep Wrangler vehicles, the rear underbody ladder rail, part of the frame, may corrode. This corrosion can reduce the strength of the rear floor pan and can cause the left rear seat mount to become loose.
What you should do
2. Contact a Jeep dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V231000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
The bigger picture
- Jeep Structure Recalls Cover Loose Trim and Frame Defects · all 9 Jeep recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, coat the interior and exterior of the driver's side rear underbody ladder rail with three-part rust protection. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U27.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.