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NHTSARecalled Apr 3, 2013 · #13V120000

Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall

Hazard

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall
  • 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2012 Jeep
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice