Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V120000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V120000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured october 18, 2011, through may 7, 2012 Includes 20,799 affected units, Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured october 18, 2011, through may 7, 2012
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.