Is the 2017 JEEP Compass safe to drive?

The 2017 JEEP Compass has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL recall for the 2017 JEEP Compass? (Campaign #17V433000)

Your 2017 Jeep Compass has a problem with its user manual - the jump-start instructions are incorrect, showing the wrong way to connect the battery jumper cables. If you follow the incorrect instructions, you could get hurt when trying to jump-start your car. Chrysler will replace your user manual with a corrected one for free, and they'll let you know when it's ready.

NHTSA Campaign 17V433000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

What Happened

Your 2017 Jeep Compass has a problem with its user manual - the jump-start instructions are incorrect, showing the wrong way to connect the battery jumper cables.

Risk if Unfixed

If you follow the incorrect instructions, you could get hurt when trying to jump-start your car.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Chrysler will replace your user manual with a corrected one for free, and they'll let you know when it's ready.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V433000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V433000

What This Recall Means

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?