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Jeep Wrangler Rear Door Latch May Not Lock

NHTSA campaign 18V786000 · Reported Nov 8, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

medium How serious is it? About this label

If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V786000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 8, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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

Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler four-door vehicles because the right rear passenger door latch may not be in the correct location. This can prevent the door from latching properly, so it may not stay securely closed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Wrangler is included.
2. Contact a Jeep dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to have the right rear door latch reinforced.
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 18V786000. 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.

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Official notice

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the right rear door latch reinforcement, free of charge. The recall begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB6.

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