Jeep Wrangler 2017 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall
Chrysler recalls 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire during rollover events. Owners must have fuel tank inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles that may have a cracked fuel tank control valve, risking fuel leaks during rollovers. This could lead to fire if the leaking fuel contacts an ignition source. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226094-jeep-wrangler-2017-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226094-jeep-wrangler-2017-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V849000
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“Jeep Wrangler 2017 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226094-jeep-wrangler-2017-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V849000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V849000).
Why it’s dangerous
A cracked or broken fuel tank control valve can cause fuel leaks during rollover events. If the leaking fuel contacts an ignition source like sparks or hot surfaces, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles made between November 1, 2016 and November 3, 2016 are affected. Drivers who frequently roll their vehicles over are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Jeep Wrangler models manufactured between November 1 and November 3, 2016. The recall covers vehicles with a potential fuel leak risk from a damaged control valve.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a fuel tank inspection and replacement if needed.
Get Fuel Tank Inspected
Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank and sending unit if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V849000 (November 23, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.