Jeep Compass recalled for faulty airbag

Fiat Chrysler India will recall an estimated 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs, already retailed to customers, for replacement of the front passenger air bag.  A supplier has advised FCA that, during its airbag module assembly process, loose fasteners may have inadvertently found their way undetected into a small number of modules.

The new SUV was launched mid 2017 and it faces something faulty in its early stages.

It is a good thing that the company is working on resolving this issue at the earliest. The company claims that the number of affected Jeep Compass SUVs is expected to be less than one percent (1%) of the total recall population. However, should such a vehicle be subject to an impact that causes the front passenger airbag to deploy, loose fasteners may pose a hazard. Thus, FCA India will replace the passenger airbag on an estimated 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs to eliminate this concern.

The Company is unaware of any related injuries, accidents, warranty claims or complaints. Nevertheless, customers whose vehicles are in the affected range are advised to refrain from using the front passenger seat until the situation is remedied. In the coming week, FCA India and their authorized Dealers will directly contact customers whose Jeep Compass SUVs require a front passenger air bag replacement, and confirm appointments at authorized workshops. This replacement exercise will be carried out at no cost to customers.

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Normally a recall is seen as a negative in many cases. What is your thought for a ne brand like Jeep doing this, good or bad? Shall be happy to get some answers.