2018 RAM Promaster City Recall: Gears within the hydraulic rack and pinion steering system may have a…
NHTSA campaign 18V149000 · Steering · filed Mar 6, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A hydraulic steering fluid leak may require additional sudden steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Promaster City | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V149000 (manufacturer number U23). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.