Jeep Compass; RAM 1500 (2019-2020): Visibility
Recall 20V208000 · Apr 9, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
425,599
vehicles affected
425,599
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V208000
- Date
- Apr 9, 2020
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 425,599
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Linkages
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
What can happen
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V208000?
2 models: Jeep Compass (2019-2020), Ram 1500 (2019-2020), about 425,599 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V208000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
What can happen?
Reduced visibility increases 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.