Jeep Compass, Patriot Recall R/2013/084: Side Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2013
- Launched
- 3,083
- vehicles in the UK
- N01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Compass, Patriot vehicles built between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2012. The seatbelt pre-tensioner and/or side airbag curtains may not deploy in the event of certain low speed roll over events which can lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seatbelt pre-tensioner and/or side airbag curtains may not deploy in the event of certain low speed roll over events which can lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The seatbelt pre-tensioner and/or side airbag curtains may not deploy in the event of certain low speed roll over events which can lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORC). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Compass, Patriot built between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2012 may be included. Jeep estimates 3,083 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code N01 or the DVSA reference R/2013/084. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| CompassAn unlatched rear seat back may have reduced luggaage retention capabilities and may have increased forward displacement | Book soon | R/2018/303 | |
| CompassThe passenger airbag (pab) may contain loose fastners due to an assembly problem at the supplier | Urgent | R/2018/273 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2013/087 on 16 Aug 2013, for vehicle may roll away. The one launched after it was R/2013/085 on 9 Sep 2013, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/084, launched 9 September 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.