CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fuel tank in certain vehicles built in early November 2016 may have a cracked or broken control valve. This can allow fuel to leak, especially in a rollover, and may also let debris enter the tank or cause the vehicle to be overfueled.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free. Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank and sending unit as necessary at no charge. Owners can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall S90), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Wrangler | 2017 |
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