NHTSARecalled Jul 7, 2017 · #17V433000
User Guide has Incorrect Jumpstarting Information
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- User Guide has Incorrect Jumpstarting Information
- 2017 Jeep Compass
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.