Jeep Compass (2018): Suspension
Recall 18V279000 · May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
2,761
vehicles affected
2,761
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V279000
- Date
- May 1, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 2,761
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Lower arm
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
What can happen
If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V279000?
1 model: Jeep Compass (2018), about 2,761 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V279000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.
What can happen?
If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.