Jeep Compass, Patriot (2015): Steering
Recall 15V878000 · Dec 23, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
60,140
vehicles affected
60,140
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V878000
- Date
- Dec 23, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 60,140
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V878000?
2 models: Jeep Compass (2015), Jeep Patriot (2015), about 60,140 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V878000?
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.
What can happen?
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.