Is the 2012 JEEP Compass safe to drive?

The 2012 JEEP Compass has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY recall for the 2012 JEEP Compass? (Campaign #12V142000)

Your Jeep Patriot or Compass may have a damaged fuel tank assembly that could cause a fuel leak in the event of an impact or roll-over. If this happens, you could be at risk of a fire, which could be very serious. Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will replace your fuel tank assembly for you, starting on or about May 25, 2012. You'll be contacted by Chrysler directly.

NHTSA Campaign 12V142000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your Jeep Patriot or Compass may have a damaged fuel tank assembly that could cause a fuel leak in the event of an impact or roll-over.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you could be at risk of a fire, which could be very serious.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will replace your fuel tank assembly for you, starting on or about May 25, 2012. You'll be contacted by Chrysler directly.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V142000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 12V142000

What This Recall Means

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?