If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.

Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, And Connections

Date Announced

DEC 23, 2015

Vehicles Affected

60,140

Jeep Recall #

R68

NHTSA Campaign #

15V878000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (21)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - January 2016
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4