T50 – Incorrect Software Combination/FMVSS 101 – 2017 Jeep Renegade

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles.

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NHTSA Campaign Number:  17V485

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected  3,002

Incorrect Software Combination/FMVSS 101

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.

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.”

Remedy:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin September 16, 2017.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler‘s number for this recall is T50.

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.—-escape_sem_autolink_uri:19d8d157d3a3953e97e736396ad47361—-.

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