Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 18V-231 · 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-231 covers 106 2018 Jeep Wrangler for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2017 to October 16, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.