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SevereNHTSA·17V301000·Announced 2017-05-09

2017 Jeep Compass Recall: Left Front Halfshaft May Disengage or Break

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles because the left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, potentially causing loss of drive or vehicle roll.

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 (halfshaft disengagement/break) that can lead to loss of drive or vehicle roll, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The recall addresses a defect where the left front halfshaft may not be properly seated in the transmission. As a result, the halfshaft may disengage from the transmission or break.

If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will experience a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, it may roll despite being in 'Park.' Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T26. 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.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP COMPASS
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain
Hazard
Affected units
4,705

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 (1)

  • COMPASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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