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A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.  These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher.  Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.  For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf","consequence":"If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.  The recall began February 14, 2018.  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As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, \"Controls and Displays.\"","consequence":"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.","remedy":"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.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"T70","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V433000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2017-07-07","owner_notified":"2017-08-22","units":12989,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles.  The affected vehicles have User's Guides that contain incorrect information regarding the jump start procedure, specifically, the polarity of the battery terminals are reversed in the battery terminal graphic.","consequence":"If a customer follows the User's Guide, they may hook up the battery jumper cables incorrectly, increasing their risk of injury.","remedy":"Chrysler will notify owners and will replace the User's Guides with a corrected version, free of charge.  The recall began August 22, 2017.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is T46.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"T46","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V301000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2017-05-09","owner_notified":"2017-06-12","units":4705,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Compass vehicles equipped with a 6-speed transmission. The left front halfshaft may not be properly seated, and, as a result, it may disengage from the transmission and/or break.","consequence":"If the left front halfshaft disengages or breaks, the vehicle will have a loss of drive.  Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without using the parking brake, the vehicle may roll, despite being in 'Park.'  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The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. \u00c2\u00a0The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with "},{"action":"AQ17004","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","opened":"2017-08-18","closed":"2020-11-23","campaign":"","subject":"Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge Sale Issue","summary":"NHTSA opened AQ17-004 to determine whether Northwest Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Houston, Texas (Northwest) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed (49 U.S.C. 30120(i)). 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