NHTSA Recall # | 126647 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V732000 |
MFG Compaign # | T73 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | COMPASS |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 28/12/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/09/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/11/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/11/17 |
Report created | 21/11/17 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 27210 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 jeep compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began december 28, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t73. |
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). |