NHTSA 12V142000 United States
Jeep Compass recall: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Official safety recall 12V142000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V142000
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Report date2012-04-03
ManufacturerCHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Patriot | 2012 | United States |
| Jeep Compass | 2012 | United States |
The problem
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.
IN THE EVENT OF AN IMPACT OR ROLL-OVER, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The official remedy
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.