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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V301
Manufacturer Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,178
Halfshaft may Disengage/Loss of Drive
If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in ‘Park.’ Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission.
The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification.
The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the left front halfshaft for engagement and replace any that are not properly engaged in the transmission, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin on June 23, 2017.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler‘s number for this recall is T26.
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.—-escape_sem_autolink_uri:19d8d157d3a3953e97e736396ad47361—-.