Vehicle recall R/2018/303

Jeep Compass recall: An unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement

DVSA recall R/2018/303 names the Jeep Compass. It was launched 26 November 2018. It covers vehicles built 25 August 2017 to 4 January 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/303
Launched: 26 November 2018
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: U96
Vehicles: 342 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The rear seat back release latch housing may become damaged and unlatched.

The fix

Replace left and right side rear seat back release bezels.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Compass	25 August 2017 to 4 January 2018	342

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/273 The passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier 9 October 2018, Jeep Compass
R/2019/176 The body control module software may allow the engine stop start system to operate outside of the emissions certification 25 June 2019, Jeep Compass
R/2017/256 The occupant restraint controller (orc) may not operate as intended 6 October 2017, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
R/2014/033 Daytime running lamp functions incorrectly when indicator is activated. 11 May 2014, Jeep Compass
R/2023/202 The PBU (pressure valve) membrane in the high voltage battery pack may not be sealed due to incomplete ultrasonic welding 10 July 2023, Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade
R/2013/085 Engine may cut out 9 September 2013, 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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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