Jeep recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured from december 17, 2011, through january 2, 2012. Some vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve.
What could happen
In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Compass 2012
- Jeep Patriot 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V142000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 3, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,689
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 17, 2011 to Jan 2, 2012
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- M11
Notes
Chryslerâs recall number is m11.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.