The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V849000·Announced 2016-11-23

Chrysler Recalls 2017 Jeep Wranglers for Fuel Tank Valve Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Wranglers built in November 2016 because a cracked fuel tank valve may cause leaks or over-fueling, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that poses a risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product issue. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured between November 1, 2016, and November 3, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tank assembly where the control valve may be cracked or broken. This issue can result in a fuel leak during a rollover event, allow debris to enter the fuel tank, or lead to over-fueling of the vehicle.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury, death, or property damage associated with this defect.

Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP WRANGLER
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
359

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 (1)

  • WRANGLER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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