The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 2018 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler | 2018 | 1,827 | 14 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2018
6 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
| 18V795000 9 Nov 2018 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 18V758000 26 Oct 2018 | Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. |
| 18V743000 24 Oct 2018 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 18V612000 11 Sept 2018 | Ford Motor Company |
| 18V234000 12 Apr 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018