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NHTSARecalled Jul 7, 2017 · #17V433000

User Guide has Incorrect Jumpstarting Information

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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. 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
UPCs

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.

View the official CPSC notice