Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Chrysler recalls vehicles over location of power steering hose retention clamp , (Jan 11, 2016)

By John Dumoulin

Chrysler has recalled approximately 60,107 model year 2015 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured from January 1, 2015, to May 11, 2015, because the power steering hose retention clamp may have been installed at an incorrect location during assembly, resulting in the detachment of the low pressure return hose. If the power steering fluid return hose detaches, it would leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire, Chrysler warned (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 15V878, Report receipt date: December 23, 2015).

Remedy. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the return power steering hose clamp, repositioning the clamp as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Contact information. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is R68. 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.

Companies: Chrysler; FCA US LLC

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