NHTSA Recall # | 117485 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V878000 |
MFG Compaign # | R68 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | COMPASS |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
Date of notification | 05/02/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/05/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/12/15 |
Report created | 23/12/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 60140 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 jeep compass and patriot vehicles manufactured january 1, 2015, to may 11, 2015. During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose. |
Consequence summary | If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 5, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r68. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |