JEEP PATRIOT 2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V120000

Make Model Year
JEEP PATRIOT 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-19 2013-04-03 2013-04-03

Production Dates: 2011-10-18 - 2012-05-07

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N17

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20799

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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.

Consequence

If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.