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title: "Recall: 2018 Jeep Cherokee Lower Control Arm Separation"
url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2018-jeep-cherokee-lower-control-arm-separation/"
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published: "2018-06-01T10:56:35+00:00"
modified: "2026-08-11T19:07:50+00:00"
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# Recall: 2018 Jeep Cherokee Lower Control Arm Separation

By Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff

Published: 2018-06-01T10:56:35+00:00
Updated: 2026-08-11T19:07:50+00:00

![Featured image](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/iof.jpeg>)

![](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/iof.jpeg>)FCA has issued a recall for 2018 Jeep Cherokee SUVs due to an issue of the lower control arm becoming separated.

 

[NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V279000](<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V279>)

 

**Manufacturer** Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

 

**Components** SUSPENSION

 

**Potential Number of Units Affected**2,761

 

**Summary**

 

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.

 

**Remedy**

 

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U42.

 

**Notes**

 

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.

## Related vehicle coverage

- [2018 Jeep Cherokee](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/jeep-cherokee/2018-jeep-cherokee/>)

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