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Jeep front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.

NHTSA campaign 18V-279 · Reported May 1, 2018 · 2,761 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Jeep Compass
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2,761
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the control arm lower arm. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-279.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Jeep Compass

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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