Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument cluster backlighting cannot be adjusted to a comfortable brightness level, which is a safety concern.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't dim the backlight, it might be too bright at night, making it harder for you to see and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will update the software for your instrument cluster for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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