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Safety recall · 18V786000

Latch Jeep recall

Chrysler reported this recall to NHTSA on November 8, 2018. It covers about 52 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
18V786000
Reported
Nov 8, 2018
Vehicles
52
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

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.

The risk

If the right rear passenger door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 18V786000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2018 Jeep Wrangler1,83014F

Questions

Is the 18V786000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Chrysler's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 18V786000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 18V786000 announced?

Chrysler reported it to NHTSA on November 8, 2018. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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