Recall Details For: 2018 JEEP COMPASS
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V279000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 129636
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V279000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: JEEP
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: COMPASS
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : U42
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180112
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20180121
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2761
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20180531
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20180501
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20180503
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000085187002860717000000040
