NHTSA Recall 12V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V142000; Date: Apr. 3, 2012
In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Jeep Compass; 2012 Jeep Patriot
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 1,689
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler�s recall number is m11. Owners 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 2012
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