Home › Jeep › Wrangler › 18V343000

Jeep Wrangler Steering Shaft Weld Defect Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V343000 · Reported May 25, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

A split weld can cause a loss of steering responsiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V343000
Reported to NHTSA	May 25, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Steering
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

The intermediate steering shaft in these Wranglers may not have been welded properly, causing a split where the external spline is formed. If the weld seam splits, the steering wheel may lose its centered position.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (reference recall U48), to schedule an inspection.
3. The steering shaft inspection and replacement, if needed, 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 18V343000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Jeep Wrangler

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Jeep Steering Recalls Include Shaft Failures and Pump Fire Risks · all 6 Jeep recalls in this area

Other Jeep Wrangler recalls

Jun 4, 2026Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Steering Pump Fire Riskcritical
Oct 30, 2025Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Battery Fire Riskcritical
Sep 12, 2024Jeep Wrangler Camera and Brake Light Failurehigh
Sep 5, 2024Jeep Gladiator, Wrangler: Instrument Panel Cluster May Failmedium
Aug 1, 2024Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Software May Stall Enginehigh
Mar 14, 2024Jeep, Ram, Chrysler Air Bag May Not Deployhigh

All 36 Wrangler recalls

Official notice

Component: STEERING
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.