Recall 12V142 affects 1,689 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles with damaged fuel-tank roll-over valves. Repair is free at any franchised Jeep dealer.
Jeep is recalling 1,689 of its 2012 Compass and Patriot SUVs because the fuel tank assembly can contain a damaged rollover valve. In an impact or rollover, fuel leakage raises the risk of a fire; the Jeep dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank assembly on the 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot stores gasoline and manages the tank's venting path while the vehicle is driven, parked, or refueled. Inside that assembly is a roll-over valve, a small shutoff valve designed to help keep fuel in the tank if the vehicle rolls over.
In the recalled SUVs, the tank assembly was built with a damaged roll-over valve. A damaged valve does not seal the way it was designed to seal, so the tank loses part of its protection in a rollover. The problem is inside the fuel tank assembly, not a loose fuel cap or a routine maintenance item an owner can inspect from outside the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a dashboard light, fuel smell, or drivability change to confirm this defect, because the damaged valve is only exposed as a safety problem during a rollover.
Who's affected?
Compass and Patriot are both included under the same fuel-system scope.
| 2012 Jeep Compass | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | fuel system |
| Units affected | 1,689 |
A matching 2012 Jeep Compass or Patriot does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage can occur and increase the risk of a fire. Because no warning sign is listed, treat crash damage or any fuel leak as a reason to stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Jeep dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Jeep Compass or Patriot is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask whether the free fuel-tank replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V142 when you call, and have your VIN ready for the service desk.
- Bring the recall notice if Jeep mailed one; the dealer can still check the recall by VIN if you bought the vehicle used.
- Avoid carrying extra fuel or ignoring fuel smells until the repair, since the damaged roll-over valve can allow fuel leakage after an impact or roll-over.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jeep technician replaces the fuel tank assembly covered by recall 12V142. The work addresses the damaged roll-over valve in the tank assembly by replacing the tank, not by repairing the valve in place. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Because the current remedy status is not listed, confirm scheduling with a Jeep dealer after your VIN shows it is included.
Timeline
| April 3, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V142?
Recall 12V142 covers 1,689 2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles with a fuel tank assembly that has a damaged roll-over valve. In an impact or roll-over, fuel leakage can occur and increase fire risk. Jeep dealers will replace the fuel tank for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Jeep Compass or Patriot is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Jeep is included in recall 12V142. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer and ask for the free fuel tank replacement. Reference recall number 12V142 when you call so the service desk can find the campaign quickly.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost, and the source remedy says dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Jeep dealer if your VIN is included.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fuel leakage after an impact or roll-over, which increases fire risk. The recall repair addresses that risk by replacing the fuel tank assembly. If you smell fuel or see leaking fuel, stop driving, move away from ignition sources, and call the dealer for guidance.
What if I bought my Jeep Compass or Patriot used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Jeep Compass or Patriot is included, then call a franchised Jeep dealer and reference recall 12V142.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V142000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V142 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V142000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →