Fuel system, gasolineRecall 13V-043 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-043 covers 1,785 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2012, through November 2, 2012. These vehicles may have a gas tank that has a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly.
The risk
A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly may lead to an engine stall or fuel leakage. An engine stall while driving may contribute to a vehicle crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace any affected control valves, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Chrysler's recall campaign number is N02.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 30, 2012 to November 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.