The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V878000·Announced 2015-12-23

2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot Recalled for Power Steering Hose Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a power steering hose clamp may be installed incorrectly, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering hose) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2015, and May 11, 2015. The recall involves approximately 60,140 vehicles.

During assembly, the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location. This error can result in the detachment of the low-pressure return hose. If the hose detaches, it will leak power steering fluid, which increases the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp and reposition it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP PATRIOT, COMPASS
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
60,140

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PATRIOT
  • COMPASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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