Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 15V-878 · Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-878 covers 60,140 Jeep vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V878000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,392 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2015 to May 11, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.