2010 Jeep Compass Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2010 Jeep Compass. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER Critical safety
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
NHTSA campaign # 16V668000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported: 2016-09-15 · Seats/Restraints
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Critical safety
Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.
Risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
NHTSA campaign # 13V233000 · Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC · Reported: 2013-06-04 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2010 Jeep Compass has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
Most recent recall reported: 2016-09-15.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Jeep Compass have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2010 Jeep Compass. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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