Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V142000 Reported April 3, 2012

Roll-over valve

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,689 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V142000
Manufacturer Campaign
M11
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,689
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 3, 2012

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 jeep patriot and compass vehicles manufactured from december 17, 2011, through january 2, 2012. some vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank assembly containing a damaged roll-over valve.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 25, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 12V142000 or campaign M11.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V142000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V142000?

NHTSA recall 12V142000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 3, 2012. It addresses: Roll-over valve. The recall affects approximately 1,689 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number M11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.