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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
154,335
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-09
Owners notified
2018-08-29
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Safety risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
3
—
Seat belts
3
—
Structure: body
3
2,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
28,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
2
60,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2
45,000 mi
Wheels
2
37,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
1
—
Electrical system: body control module/BCM
1
63,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
33,167 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit
1
49,000 mi
Lane departure: assist
1
—
Lane departure: blind spot detection
1
—
Power train: axle assembly
1
—
Seats
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
21,722 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion
1
63,000 mi
Structure
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
21,000 mi
Tires
1
22,000 mi
The 2018 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.
