NHTSA Campaign 13V043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Issued by Chrysler Group LLC · Reported Feb 6, 2013 · 1,785 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER 200 2013 1,785
DODGE AVENGER 2013 1,785

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V043000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.