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2019–2020 Jeep Compass, 2019–2020 RAM 1500 Recall: Windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to…

NHTSA campaign 20V208000 · Visibility · filed Apr 9, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
426K
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Apr 27, 2020

The defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

The risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
JeepCompass2019, 2020
RAM15002019, 2020

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V208000 (manufacturer number W25). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.