Jeep Wrangler Recall R/1995/029: Leakage Of Fuel From Tank Area, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Apr 1995
- Launched
- 647
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/029
- DVSA reference
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 1 August 1993 and 31 August 1993. The fuel tank sending unit gasket may crack resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. The recall notice describes the fix as: straightening of the sending unit flange and the fitment of a new gasket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank sending unit gasket may crack resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM TANK AREA Defect: The fuel tank sending unit gasket may crack resulting in the potential for fuel leakage. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for straightening of the sending unit flange and the fitment of a new gasket.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the potential for fuel leakage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: straightening of the sending unit flange and the fitment of a new gasket.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 1 August 1993 and 31 August 1993 may be included. Jeep estimates 647 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/029. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1996/060 on 16 May 1996, for power distribution fuse link. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/029, launched 4 April 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.