Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 17V-740 · 2017–2018 Jeep Compass
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-740 covers 25,823 2017–2018 Jeep Compass for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V740000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk
An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
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
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 133 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2017 to September 11, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.