Recall 13V120000: Fuel Tank Transfer Tube Replacement

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: April 03, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V120000

COMPONENT(S): Fuel System, Gasoline

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 20,532

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)

Jeep Compass 2012

Jeep Patriot 2012

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

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. The recall is expected to begin during May 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. 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.