NHTSA Recall 17V433000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,989 vehicles. It affects 2017 Jeep Compass.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V433000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | T46 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | July 7, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V433000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Compass | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.