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Jeep Wrangler track bar bracket welds may fail

NHTSA campaign 18V675000 · Reported 2018-09-28 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

critical How serious is it? About this label

This one is serious — steering can be reduced without warning, which can cause a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but you should get the inspection done as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

The front track bar is a steel link that keeps the front axle centered under the truck. On these Wranglers, the brackets holding that bar to the frame may have been welded poorly. A bad weld can let the bracket break away from the frame, and when that happens the steering can suddenly stop working properly. Dealers will check the welds and fix the brackets if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Wrangler falls under recall 18V675000 (Chrysler code UA5).
2. Contact a Jeep dealer, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to book the weld inspection.
3. Have the track bar bracket welds inspected and repaired as necessary — there is no charge to you.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Jeep Wrangler
2019 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 body, frame and trim recalls: what owners should know · all 8 Jeep recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: An unexpected reduction in steering ability, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

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