NHTSA recall 13V-120 (13V120000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported April 3, 2013 - about 20,799 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V120000
- Also written as
- 13V-120
- Manufacturer number
- N17
- Reported
- April 3, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~20,799
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-120 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.