Jeep recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Compass 2015
- Jeep Patriot 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V878000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 23, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 60,140
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to May 11, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- R68
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2017
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 16, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Sep 15, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Engine Nov 6, 2013
- Jeep recall: Electrical system Jun 4, 2013
- Jeep recall: Fuel system, gasoline Apr 3, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.