Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170601
End Date Of Manufacturing
20170720
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3002
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170914
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Report Received Date
20170802
Record Creation Date
20170803
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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."
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.