NHTSA recall 06V-434 (06V434000)

equipment recall reported November 15, 2006 - about 18,245 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V434000
Also written as: 06V-434
Manufacturer number: F03
Reported: November 15, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~18,245
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED HIGHER ROLLOVER RISK WARNING INFORMATION.

Why it is dangerous

WITHOUT THE ROLLOVER WARNING INFORMATION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL, DRIVERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER ROLLOVER RATE ON THIS TYPE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL MAIL AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL TO ALL AFFECTED VEHICLE OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-434 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Compass - 2007

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