NHTSA recall 17V433000
Equipment · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
July 7, 2017report date
12,989units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: If a customer follows the user's guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the user's guides with a corrected version, free of charge. The recall began August 22, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Jeep Compass.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V433000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.