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Recall 17V-433

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2017 Jeep Compass: Equipment (other, owners/service/other manual).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-433
Reported
July 7, 2017
Vehicles affected
12,989 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles