NHTSA recall 15V878000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 15V878000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R68 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2015-12-23 |
| Owners notified | 2016-02-05 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Units potentially affected | 60140 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-07-19 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 60140 |
| Reported remedied | 46100 (76%) |
| Reported unreachable | 1392 |
| Reported removed | 3 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
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 remedy
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.
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.
| 2015 JEEP COMPASS | Built 2015-01-01 to 2015-05-11. |
|---|---|
| 2015 JEEP PATRIOT | Built 2015-01-01 to 2015-05-11. |
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