Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 17V-732 · 2018 Jeep Compass
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-732 covers 27,210 2018 Jeep Compass for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V732000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 90 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 4, 2017 to November 13, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.