Jeep Recalls 2018 Compass Models Due to Loose Air Bag Mounting Nuts
Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because loose passenger air bag inflator nuts could become projectiles in a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles. They may strike the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2017. 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 COMPASS
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag
- Affected units
- 27,210
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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