| Issue ID | 1022379 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10551871 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 29/10/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep compass. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph the windshield wiper mechanism would not function when the lever was pushed down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the technician stated the knob had to be turned in order to activate the windshield wiper. The contact stated when he originally purchased the vehicle the windshield wiper lever could be pushed down in order to activate the wipers. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALM BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJCCB5EDXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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