Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V878000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-12-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V878000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
60,140
Reported to NHTSA
2015-12-23
Owners notified
2016-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Compass2015
Jeep Patriot2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.