2010 Jeep Compass recalls (3)

Every 2010 Jeep Compass recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V668000

  Sep 15, 2016Seat Belts:Pretensioner

  Problem

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

  Risk

  If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

  Full recall details for 16V668000 →

• Air Bags · NHTSA 13V233000

  Apr 6, 2013Air Bags:Side/Window

  Problem

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

  Risk

  In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix

  Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.

  Full recall details for 13V233000 →

• Equipment · NHTSA 10E043000

  Mar 9, 2010Equipment

  Problem

  MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

  Risk

  AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

  Fix

  MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

  Full recall details for 10E043000 →

2010 Jeep Compass complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Compass, reporting 5 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. Jeep has issued at least 61 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Air Bags19
• Structure13
• Fuel/Propulsion System12
• Seat Belts11
• Unknown Or Other10
• Electrical System9

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (26)
• Structure (18)
• Electrical System (10)
• Seats (10)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
• Seat Belts (6)

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