Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass Recall Summary Certain 2024 Jeep Compass vehicles have a wiring harness that may contact a metal stud due to a missing protective cap, which could allow the wires to short circuit over time from vehicle vibrations. This short circuit could cause loss of electrical functions, wire overheating, and potentially a fire. The recall affects specific vehicle identification numbers distributed in France.
- Recalling firm
- Jeep
- Product
- Passenger car. VIN range: VYEPJ5B79TPU14878 - VYEPJ5B79TPU18428 ; VYEPJ5B8XTPU04157 - VYEPJ5B80TPU18715. Jeep Compass
- Reason
- The front main wiring harness may come into contact with a metal earthing stud because, following a design harmonisation change, PHEV/BEV vehicles were not fitted with the protective cap used on the MHEV version. Over time, vehicle vibrations could damage the harness insulation, allowing the wires to touch the earthing stud and cause a short circuit. This may lead to a loss of electrical functions and overheating of the wires, increasing the risk of a thermal incident or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-08-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- FR
- Distribution
- France
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9aed4cd4-dcca-454b-9411-e5e0e791a7b7