NHTSA recall 17V740000
Electrical System · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: 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: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update ipc software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2017 Jeep Compass, 2018 Jeep Compass.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V740000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.