JEEP COMPASS 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V732000

Make Model Year
JEEP COMPASS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-28 2017-11-21 2017-11-21

Production Dates: 2017-09-04 - 2017-11-13

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T73

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27210

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The passenger side air bag assembly may have inflator mounting nuts loose within the module assembly.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, unsecured inflator mounting nuts outside of the cushion assembly are potential projectiles that may strike the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T73.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.