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.
Chrysler (FCA US) – User Guide has Incorrect Jumpstarting Information
| Report Received Date | 07/07/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V433000 |
| Consequence Summary | If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | T46 |
| Potentially Affected | 12989 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V433000) |
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