Chrysler 200; Dodge Avenger (2013): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 13V043000 · Feb 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
1,785
vehicles affected
1,785
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V043000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2013
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 1,785
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly; Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V043000?
2 models: Chrysler 200 (2013), Dodge Avenger (2013), about 1,785 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V043000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.