| Issue ID | 1259709 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10824656 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 30/12/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The power steering return hose was in contact with the front suspension sway bar at curb condition with the vehicle stationary. The sway bar moves a couple inches with suspension travel and this will rub on the power steering hose considerably and can where a hole causing loss of power steering assist and a flammable fluid spraying in the engine and exhaust area. I know for a fact that fca has been shipping vehicles like this in direct violation of their safe design guidelines or at least 1. 5 years now from july of 2014 until now. I worked at fca in 2014 and told them to contain this issue on multiple occasions and i was ignored by my fca management and plant quality people. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE ORION, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1C4NJDBB9FDXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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