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HighNHTSA·22V248000·Announced 2022-04-14

2022 Jeep Compass recalled for improperly welded seat head restraints

Chrysler is recalling 114 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles because the front seat head restraints were not properly welded, creating an increased risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will replace both head restraints at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product (head restraints are safety-critical components) with no reported injuries in the source. The defect involves improperly welded structural components that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, creating an increased injury risk during crashes.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles with improperly welded front seat head restraints. The defect means these head restraints do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 202, which sets requirements for head-restraint design and installation.

Head restraints are safety components designed to protect occupants during a crash. Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a collision.

A total of 114 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles are affected by this recall. Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints at no charge. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule service, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP COMPASS
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Seats / Head Restraints
Hazard
Affected units
114

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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