Storage: tank assemblyRecall 16V-849 · 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-849 covers 359 2017 Jeep Wrangler for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V849000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2016 to November 3, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.