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Campaign 18V279000

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ID: #18V279000 MFR: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

What Happened
Your Jeep Compass's front lower control arm may not be properly welded, which could cause it to break apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
You'll be notified by Chrysler, and the dealership will inspect your control arm and replace it if necessary, all for free.

Affected Vehicles

2018 JEEP Compass

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V279000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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