Jeep Compass, Patriot Recall R/2013/085: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2013
- Launched
- 114
- vehicles in the UK
- N17
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Compass, Patriot vehicles built between 1 October 2011 and 31 May 2012. The engine may cut out because the pipe connecting the tanks has been incorrectly manufactured which can stop the fuel transfer from the secondary tank to the primary tank. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel transfer pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine may cut out because the pipe connecting the tanks has been incorrectly manufactured which can stop the fuel transfer from the secondary tank to the primary tank. The fuel gauge will read that there is fuel in the tank when this occurs.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The engine may cut out because the pipe connecting the tanks has been incorrectly manufactured which can stop the fuel transfer from the secondary tank to the primary tank. The fuel gauge will read that there is fuel in the tank when this occurs. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel transfer pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel transfer pipe.
Are You Affected?
Compass, Patriot built between 1 October 2011 and 31 May 2012 may be included. Jeep estimates 114 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 campaign code N17 or the DVSA reference R/2013/085. 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 Jeep recall launched before it was R/2013/084 on 9 Sep 2013, for side airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2013/120 on 31 Oct 2013, for inadvertent deployment of airbags. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/085, launched 9 September 2013. 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.