NHTSA 15V878000Manufacturer no. R68
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 23, 2015
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2016
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 60,140 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2015 Jeep Patriot
- January 1, 2015 – May 11, 2015
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- PATRIOT
Defect 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.
Safety risk
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
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 in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V878000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov