CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The instrument cluster backlighting on certain vehicles cannot be adjusted, so it can be too bright and cannot be dimmed. This fails federal display safety requirements.
An instrument cluster that is too bright and cannot be dimmed can reduce the driver's ability to see at night, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will update the instrument cluster software as needed. Owners will be notified by mail, or you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number T70). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Compass | 20172018 |
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