Recall 12V142000: 2012 Jeep Compass and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 3, 2012

Manufacturer

Chrysler group llc

Potentially affected

1,689vehicles

Model years

2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Jeep Compass184 complaints
• 2012 Jeep Patriot354 complaints