Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #17V740000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V740000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2017-2018 jeep compass vehicles Includes 25,823 affected units, Instrument Brightness not Adjustable/FMVSS 101, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017-2018 jeep compass vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V740000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Report Received Date: 2017-11-21T00:00:00
Subject: Instrument brightness not adjustable/fmvss 101
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 25,823

Details

MFR Campaign Number: T70
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 87.6

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NHTSA ID: 17V740000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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