The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V142000·Announced 2012-04-03

Chrysler Recalls 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot for Fuel Tank Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles because a damaged roll-over valve in the fuel tank could cause fuel leakage and increase fire risk during an impact.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank assembly) that poses a significant risk of fire in the event of an impact or roll-over, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured between December 17, 2011, and January 2, 2012. The recall addresses a potential defect in the fuel tank assembly where the roll-over valve may be damaged.

If a vehicle with this defect is involved in an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, which increases the risk of a fire. The recall number is 12V142000, and Chrysler's internal recall number is M11.

Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or about May 25, 2012. Owners can contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP PATRIOT, COMPASS
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,689

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • PATRIOT
  • COMPASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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