NHTSA recall 15V-878 (15V878000)
steering recall reported December 23, 2015 - about 60,140 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V878000
- Also written as
- 15V-878
- Manufacturer number
- R68
- Reported
- December 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~60,140
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-878 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.