NHTSA recall 17V-732 (17V732000)
air bags recall reported November 21, 2017 - about 27,210 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V732000
- Also written as
- 17V-732
- Manufacturer number
- T73
- Reported
- November 21, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~27,210
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-732 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.