2017 Jeep Renegade Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V485000 | Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Recall Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Safety Consequence
If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.
Additional 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.
Related Information
- All Jeep Recalls
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Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 17V485000