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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.
- 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
The passenger-side front airbag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts that are not properly secured inside the module. If the airbag deploys in a crash, these loose nuts can be propelled out of the airbag cushion assembly like projectiles and may strike the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury or death.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag module assembly at no charge. Owners will be notified by Chrysler, but you do not need to wait: contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall T73, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your 2018 Jeep Compass is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Compass | 2018 |
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