CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Jeep vehicles built between January 1, 2015 and May 11, 2015 may have had the power steering hose retention clamp installed in the wrong location during assembly. This can allow the low pressure power steering return hose to detach.
If the return hose detaches, power steering fluid will leak, which increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the power steering return hose clamp and reposition it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by Chrysler. To check whether your vehicle is included, use your VIN to look for open recalls, or contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number R68).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Compass | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot | 2015 |