FCA recalls 1,200 Jeep Compass to replace faulty air bags

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Thursday announced that it is recalling nearly 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs for replacement of the front passenger air bag.

"Following an FCA US LLC initiated recall, FCA India intends to recall an estimated 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs, already retailed to customers, for replacement of the front passenger air bag," the company said in a statement. 

It said that it has been advised by a supplier that during its airbag module assembly process, loose fasteners "may have inadvertently found their way undetected into a small number of modules."

The number of affected Jeep Compass SUVs is expected to be less than one per cent of the total recall population, it said. 

It added that affected vehicle, when subjected to an impact that causes the front passenger airbag to deploy, may pose a hazard due to loose fasteners. 

"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," it said. 

The automaker and authorised dealers will directly contact customers whose vehicles require front passenger air bag replacement.

This replacement exercise will be carried out at no cost to customers, the company said.