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Jeep Compass Front Control Arm Welding Defect

NHTSA campaign 18V279000 · Reported May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V279000
Reported to NHTSA	May 1, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles may have front lower control arms that were incorrectly welded. This welding problem can cause the control arm to separate from the vehicle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer for inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the front lower control arms; you can also call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V279000. More in how recalls work.

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

Jeep Suspension Recalls Cover Control Arms and Detaching Springs · all 7 Jeep recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front lower control arms may be incorrectly welded, potentially resulting in a control arm separation.
Safety risk: If the lower control arm separates, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U42.

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