Recall 12V142000: Fuel Tank Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Jeep/Compass 2012

Jeep/Patriot 2012

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 02, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V142000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,689

SUMMARY:
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.

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 during June 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler's recall number is M11. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.