Recall 16V-849
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2017 Jeep Wrangler: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-849
- Reported
- November 23, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 359 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Wrangler 2017