NHTSA Recall 16V849000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2016-11-23. An estimated 359 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: S90
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.