NHTSA Recall 13V120000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V120000; Date: Apr. 3, 2013
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Jeep Compass; 2012 Jeep Patriot
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 20,799
Recall Summary:
Chrysler group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through may 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n17.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 2013
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