Recall 06V434000: Owners Manual Rollover Information

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Jeep/Compass 2007

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V434000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: November 08, 2006

Component: Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 18245

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the owner's manual does not contain the required higher rollover risk warning information.

CONSEQUENCE:
Without the rollover warning information in the owner's manual, drivers may not be aware of the significantly higher rollover rate on this type vehicle, which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
DaimlerChrysler will mail an addendum to the owner's manual to all affected vehicle owners. The recall is expected to begin on November 13, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. F03. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO http://www.safercar.gov.