Recall 18V332000 scope

Affected units
4,815,661
Vehicles identified
66
Makes involved
4
Model years
6

Recall 18V332000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE • reported May 17, 2018 • • 4,815,661 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
18V332000
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Makes
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP +1
Model Years
2014–2019
Affected Units
4,815,661
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

CHRYSLER has issued a recall affecting electrical system. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
Top 0% in scale
4,815,661 vehicles — among 203 recalls covering 2014–2019 CHRYSLER/DODGE 1500/200.
Component Frequency
Electrical System cited in 19.7% of recent recalls
594 of 3,018 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Electrical System-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
this manufacturer has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Defect Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Key Dates

Report Date
May 17, 2018
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

66 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
CHRYSLER 200 2017
CHRYSLER 200 2016
CHRYSLER 200 2015
CHRYSLER 300 2018
CHRYSLER 300 2017
CHRYSLER 300 2016
CHRYSLER 300 2015
CHRYSLER 300 2014
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2018
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017
DODGE CHALLENGER 2018
DODGE CHALLENGER 2017
DODGE CHALLENGER 2016
DODGE CHALLENGER 2015
DODGE CHARGER 2018
DODGE CHARGER 2017
DODGE CHARGER 2016
DODGE CHARGER 2015
DODGE CHARGER 2014
DODGE DURANGO 2018
DODGE DURANGO 2017
DODGE DURANGO 2016
DODGE DURANGO 2015
DODGE DURANGO 2014
DODGE JOURNEY 2018
DODGE JOURNEY 2017
DODGE JOURNEY 2016
DODGE JOURNEY 2015
DODGE JOURNEY 2014
JEEP CHEROKEE 2018
JEEP CHEROKEE 2017
JEEP CHEROKEE 2016
JEEP CHEROKEE 2015
JEEP CHEROKEE 2014
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2018
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2017
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2015
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2014
JEEP WRANGLER 2018
RAM 1500 2019
RAM 1500 2018
RAM 1500 2017
RAM 1500 2016
RAM 1500 2015
RAM 1500 2014
RAM 2500 2018
RAM 2500 2017
RAM 2500 2016
RAM 2500 2015
RAM 2500 2014
RAM 3500 2018
RAM 3500 2017
RAM 3500 2016
RAM 3500 2015
RAM 3500 2014
RAM 4500 2018
RAM 4500 2017
RAM 4500 2016
RAM 4500 2015
RAM 4500 2014
RAM 5500 2018
RAM 5500 2017
RAM 5500 2016
RAM 5500 2015
RAM 5500 2014

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V456000 WHEELS 641
26V421000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12,592
26V414000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 11,980
26V413000 POWER TRAIN 7
26V363000 STEERING 1,076,999
26V362000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17,277
26V357000 SEAT BELTS 15
26V358000 AIR BAGS 141
26V328000 AIR BAGS 419,035
26V327000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 16

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
PE26002 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
RQ25005 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
PE25014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PE25009 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
RQ25003 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
RQ25002 POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD:RETAINING FASTENERS/HARDWARE
PE24024 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
EA24003 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PE24018 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
RQ24012 ENGINE

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 24,614 related complaints, the most reported components are Power Train (4,305), Engine (3,558), Electrical System (3,181).

Complaint Component
1978292 ENGINE
1672479 POWER TRAIN
1670071 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1665618 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1665619 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1665181 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1665183 STEERING
1665182 ENGINE
1664624 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1664625 ENGINE
1664366 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1663983 SEATS
1663592 POWER TRAIN
1663504 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1663547 ENGINE
1663548 POWER TRAIN
1663553 AIR BAGS
1949877 SERVICE BRAKES
1712979 POWER TRAIN
1712980 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1698279 POWER TRAIN
1698280 WHEELS
1689626 POWER TRAIN
1678465 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1677333 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 18V332000

Complaint Component
2134370 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2134369 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2055867 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2055869 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2055868 ENGINE
2048040 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2048039 AIR BAGS
2130480 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2130481 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2080348 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 18V332000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 18V332000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 18V332000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for CHRYSLER 1500 2014?
Browse all CHRYSLER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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