NHTSA recall 17V732000
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Jeep Compass
Reported Nov 21, 201727,210 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T73Built Sep 4, 2017 – Nov 13, 2017
The defect
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 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.