NHTSA recall 17V-740 (17V740000)
electrical system recall reported November 21, 2017 - about 25,823 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V740000
- Also written as
- 17V-740
- Manufacturer number
- T70
- Reported
- November 21, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~25,823
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles. The brightness of the backlighting for the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) cannot be adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Why it is dangerous
An instrument cluster that is too bright, and cannot be dimmed, can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update IPC software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T70.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-740 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.