NHTSA Campaign 15V878000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Dec 23, 2015 · 60,140 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP COMPASS 2015 60,140
JEEP PATRIOT 2015 60,140

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V878000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.