Chrysler / Dodge recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
What could happen
A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 200 2013
- Dodge Avenger 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V043000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 4, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,785
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 30, 2012 to Nov 2, 2012
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly; Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- N02
Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is N02.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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Seats Oct 10, 2017
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Sep 15, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Engine Nov 6, 2013
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jul 2, 2013
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Steering Jun 8, 2011
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Steering Oct 7, 2010
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.