NHTSA Recall # | 133512 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V485000 |
MFG Compaign # | T50 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | RENEGADE |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
Date of notification | 14/09/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/07/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/08/17 |
Report created | 03/08/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 101 |
Estimated number of affected units | 3002 |
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 action | 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). |