Jeep Wrangler (2017): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V849000 · Nov 23, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
359
vehicles affected
359
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V849000
- Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 359
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V849000?
1 model: Jeep Wrangler (2017), about 359 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V849000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of 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.