EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Motor vehicles
Passenger car Jeep “Jeep Compass” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02352/26
Summary
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…
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Product
Passenger car — Jeep
- Brand
- Jeep
- Name / model
- Jeep Compass · e2*2018/858*00064*12*00, e2*2018/858*00064*13*00, e2*2018/858*00064*14*00, g11*2018/858*00524*07*00, g11*2018/858*00524*08*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. VIN range: VYEPJ5B79TPU14878 - VYEPJ5B79TPU18428 ; VYEPJ5B8XTPU04157 - VYEPJ5B80TPU18715.
- Production dates: 04.03.2026 - 27.03.2026
What is the risk?
- 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 their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/08/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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