Recall 17V433000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Report Date
20170707
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 JEEP COMPASS

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.