Vehicles Affected: Approximately 400 model-year 2017 Jeep Wrangler SUVs manufactured between Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, 2016
The Problem: The fuel tank may have a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank or overfueling the vehicle, which could lead to a fire.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, for free.
Editor’s note: This post was updated Dec. 5 to correct the phone number for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline. The correct number is 888-327-4236.
Matt Schmitz
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.