Recalls for your 2012 Jeep Compass

Recalls for 2012 Jeep Compass

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2012-04-03
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured from december 17, 2011, through january 2, 2012.  Some vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve.  

Consequence
In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Chrysler¿s recall number is m11.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2013-06-04
Description
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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 2013-06-04
Description
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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE


Posted on: 2013-06-04
Description
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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 2013-04-03
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured october 18, 2011, through may 7, 2012.  Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.

Consequence
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge.  An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 30, 2013.  Owners were notified by chrysler on july 19, 2013, that parts are now available.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's recall campaign number is n17.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in june 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in june 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on october 26, 2016.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in june 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in june 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in june 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2016-09-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in june 2017.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s61.

Notes
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.