Jeep Compass 2018: Bright Instrument Cluster May Reduce Night Visibility
Chrysler recalls 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles with unadjustable bright instrument cluster that could impair night driving. Owners must contact Chrysler for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles because their instrument cluster is too bright and cannot be dimmed, which may reduce nighttime visibility and increase crash risk. This issue affects drivers who use the vehicle at night. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225064-jeep-compass-2018-bright-instrument-cluster-may-reduce-night-visibility.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225064-jeep-compass-2018-bright-instrument-cluster-may-reduce-night-visibility · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V740000
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“Jeep Compass 2018: Bright Instrument Cluster May Reduce Night Visibility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225064-jeep-compass-2018-bright-instrument-cluster-may-reduce-night-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall #17V740000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V740000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster's backlighting is too bright and cannot be dimmed, making it difficult for drivers to see at night. This could lead to reduced visibility and an increased risk of crashes when driving in low-light conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Jeep Compass vehicles are affected. Drivers who use the vehicle at night are most at risk due to potential reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Jeep Compass was manufactured in 2017 or 2018. The issue involves the instrument cluster's backlighting that cannot be adjusted.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Reach out to Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V740000 (November 21, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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