2012 Jeep Patriot recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Jeep Patriot. Between them they involve air bags and fuel system. The most recent was received on September 15, 2016.

September 15, 2016Air bags

Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled

NHTSA campaign 16V-668 · 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

The defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

The risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
June 4, 2013Air bags

Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags

NHTSA campaign 13V-233 · 254,396 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

The defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags.

The risk: In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash.

The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall number is N01.
April 3, 2013Fuel system

Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall

NHTSA campaign 13V-120 · 20,799 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

The defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles manufactured October 18, 2011, through May 7, 2012. Due to an incorrectly manufactured transfer tube, the transfer of fuel from the secondary side to the primary side of the fuel tank may be interrupted, causing the engine to stall.

The risk: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank transfer tube free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 30, 2013. Owners were notified by Chrysler on July 19, 2013, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N17.
April 3, 2012Fuel system

Roll-over valve

NHTSA campaign 12V-142 · 1,689 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

The defect: 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.

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

The remedy: 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.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Patriot built in 2012. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

What 2012 Jeep Patriot owners should do

Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
Call a Jeep dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (16V-668, 13V-233, 13V-120, 12V-142).
If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.

Other Jeep Patriot model years

Common questions

Does the 2012 Jeep Patriot have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2012 Jeep Patriot: 16V-668 (Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled); 13V-233 (Delayed Deployment or Non-Deployment of Airbags); 13V-120 (Fuel Tank Transfer Tube may cause Stall); 12V-142 (Roll-over valve).

How do I know if my 2012 Jeep Patriot has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2012 Jeep Patriot?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Jeep dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.