FCA recalls more than 9000 Jeep Compass SUVs across markets for faulty airbags

 FCA India alone will be recalling around 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs retailed to customers for replacement of the front passenger air bag. This follows an FCA US LLC initiated recall.

The number of affected vehicles is believed to be less than one percent of the recall population. However, should such a vehicle be subject to an impact that causes front passenger air-bag deployment, loose fasteners may pose a hazard, an FCA release said.

“The Company is unaware of any related injuries, accidents, warranty claims or complaints. Nevertheless, customers whose vehicles were produced between Sept. 5 and Nov. 19 of this year are advised to avoid using the front passenger seat until the situation is remedied,” the release from FCA US said.

The recall also affects an estimated 1,000 sold vehicles in Canada, Mexico and a limited number of markets outside the NAFTA region.

In the coming week, FCA India and their authorised dealers will directly contact customers whose Jeep Compass SUVs require a front passenger air bag replacement, and confirm appointments at authorised workshops. This replacement exercise will be carried out at no cost to customers.