Mechanic Notes

2022 Jeep Compass Head Restraint recall 22V248000

Safety recall

Component: Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint · Campaign 22V248000 · Reported 14/04/2022

Symptoms / what can happen

Improperly welded head restraints can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.

Cause

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Compass vehicles. The front seat head restraints were not welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat head restraints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z36.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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