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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V142000

2012 Jeep Compass | 2012 Jeep Patriot — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Published April 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 3, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V142000, published April 3, 2012. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Jeep Compass | 2012 Jeep Patriot — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
JEEP
Model
COMPASS
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2012 JEEP COMPASS | 2012 JEEP PATRIOT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Jeep Compass | 2012 Jeep Patriot — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V142000 on April 3, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: COMPASS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)