NHTSA recall 17V-433 (17V433000)
equipment recall reported July 7, 2017 - about 12,989 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V433000
- Also written as
- 17V-433
- Manufacturer number
- T46
- Reported
- July 7, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,989
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-433 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.