Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 4, 2020
Chrysler Jeep Compass 2020 Recall: Reduced Visibility Risk
Chrysler recalls 2020 Jeep Compass vehicles due to wiper arm looseness that can reduce driver visibility in bad weather. Owners must contact customer service for free wiper nut tightening.
“Chrysler Jeep Compass 2020 Recall: Reduced Visibility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79741-chrysler-jeep-compass-2020-recall-reduced-visibility-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V208000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V208000).
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled 2019-2020 Jeep Compass and Ram 1500 vehicles due to windshield wiper arms that may loosen, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 4, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Jeep Compass, 2019-2020
Ram 1500, 2019-2020
Ram 1500 Classic, 2019-2020
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
The hazard
The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Chrysler has 417 other recalls on file since January 28, 2015. Recent similar recalls include a Ford Escape wiper motor failure risk recall (March 3, 2026), a Ford Mustang windshield wiper failure risk recall (June 30, 2026), and a Ford Expedition wiper failure risk recall (March 31, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Jeep Compass vehicles. The recall started April 27, 2020, and applies to specific models with wiper arm issues.
Brand
Chrysler
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free wiper nut tightening at a dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V208000 — Chrysler Jeep Compass 2020 Recall: Reduced Visibility Risk
Hello,
I own a Chrysler Jeep Compass 2020 Recall: Reduced Visibility Risk that is covered by recall 20V208000 from Chrysler.
The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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