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Jeep Compass passenger airbag has loose inflator nuts inside

NHTSA campaign 17V732000 · Reported 2017-11-21 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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The danger only appears in a crash, but the outcome could be severe injury or death, so even though the notice does not restrict driving, get this fixed right away and consider who rides in the front seat until then.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles, the nuts that hold the passenger airbag's inflator, the part that fills the bag, may be loose inside the airbag unit. If a crash sets the airbag off, those loose nuts can fly out like small projectiles and strike the driver or a passenger. Getting hit by one could cause serious injury or death. A dealer will replace the entire passenger airbag unit, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 17V732000 covers your Compass.
2. Contact your Jeep dealer and ask for recall T73, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. Have the passenger airbag module replaced; the repair costs you nothing.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Jeep Compass

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Jeep airbags keep getting recalled for not deploying? · all 11 Jeep recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.