JEEP COMPASS 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V433000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | COMPASS | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-08-22 | 2017-07-07 | 2017-07-11 |
Production Dates: 2016-10-17 - 2017-04-28
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: T46
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12989
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles. The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.
If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.
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.
