Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V208000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-04-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V208000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
425,599
Reported to NHTSA
2020-04-09
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

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

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Compass2020 2019
Ram 15002020 2019

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.