2017 JEEP COMPASS RECALL - #17V740000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2017 JEEP COMPASS |
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| Manufacturer |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Manufactured between |
7/29/2017 - 9/11/2017 |
| Recalled on |
11/22/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Owners Notified on |
12/8/2017 |
| # Affected |
25,823 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2017 JEEP COMPASS Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFT
2017 JEEP COMPASS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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