NHTSA recall 16V-849 (16V849000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 23, 2016 - about 359 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V849000
- Also written as
- 16V-849
- Manufacturer number
- S90
- Reported
- November 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~359
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-849 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.