Model year 2019 · Jeep

2019 Jeep Compass recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Compass. The most recent was reported on April 9, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: COMPASS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Jeep Compass, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V208000	April 9, 2020	Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
18V523000	August 9, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V208000Manufacturer no. W25

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2020
Owner notification: April 27, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 425,599 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: COMPASS

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V208000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V523000Manufacturer no. U86

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA: August 9, 2018
Owner notification: August 29, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 154,335 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Jeep Compass: March 17, 2018 – June 13, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: COMPASS

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V523000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 9, 2020.