Recall 15V878000: 2015 Jeep Patriot and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 23, 2015

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

60,140vehicles

Model years

2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Jeep Compass113 complaints
• 2015 Jeep Patriot315 complaints