If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248390-jeep-compass-2015-recall-steering · Recall date December 23, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V878000
“JEEP COMPASS (2015) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 23, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248390-jeep-compass-2015-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 15V878000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V878000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V878000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) JEEP COMPASS (2015) recall — Steering Hello, I own a JEEP COMPASS (2015) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 15V878000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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