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Jeep Compass Front Head Restraints Improperly Welded

NHTSA campaign 22V248000 · Reported Apr 14, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Improperly welded head restraints can raise the risk of injury to people in the front seats during a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V248000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 14, 2022
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles have front seat head restraints that were not welded correctly. Because of this welding problem, the vehicles don't meet the federal safety standard that covers head restraints.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer, or FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to have both front head restraints replaced.
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 22V248000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 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 Seat Recalls Address Loose Mounts and Head Restraint Problems · all 4 Jeep recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Safety risk: Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z36.

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