Vehicle recall R/2007/161

Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass recall: Vehicle weight information is incorrect

DVSA recall R/2007/161 names the Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass and Jeep Caliber. It was launched 15 February 2008. It covers vehicles built 20 February 2007 to 28 February 2007.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2007/161
Launched: 15 February 2008
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: g36
Vehicles: DVSA lists 80 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the vehicle manufacturer's weight label located on the driver's side B pillar contains incorrect information.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will be fitted with the correct weight label.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 80. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Compass	20 February 2007 to 28 February 2007	80
Jeep Patriot	20 February 2007 to 28 February 2007	80
Jeep Caliber	20 February 2007 to 28 February 2007	80

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2007/185 Headlights may not self level correctly 21 April 2008, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and others
R/2011/081 Steering column performance during an impact may be compromised 6 August 2011, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and others
R/2013/085 Engine may cut out 9 September 2013, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
R/2013/084 Side airbag may not deploy 9 September 2013, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot
R/2014/033 Daytime running lamp functions incorrectly when indicator is activated. 11 May 2014, Jeep Compass
R/2017/256 The occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended 6 October 2017, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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