Other: owners/service/other manualRecall 17V-433 · 2017 Jeep Compass
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-433 covers 12,989 2017 Jeep Compass for a other: owners/service/other manual problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V433000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 17, 2016 to April 28, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.