Recall 13V043 affects 1,785 2013 Dodge Avenger and 200 vehicles for a broken fuel-tank control valve. Repair is free at Dodge dealers.
Dodge recall 13V043 covers 1,785 2013 Avenger and 200 vehicles with a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. The defect can cause an engine stall or fuel leak, which raises crash and fire risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel tank assembly on the 2013 Avenger and 200 stores gasoline and feeds the fuel system as the engine runs. Inside that assembly, a control valve helps manage fuel movement and vapor flow within the tank. The tank depends on that valve staying intact so fuel stays where the system was designed to contain it.
On the recalled vehicles, the gas tank was built with a broken control valve. The defect is inside the fuel tank assembly, not a normal wear item an owner can inspect from outside the vehicle. A broken valve means the tank assembly is not controlling fuel and vapor flow the way it was designed to control them.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not list a smell, warning light, or drivability symptom that tells an owner the control valve has broken.
Who's affected?
Avenger and 200 models are both tied to fuel-system components for this recall.
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Avenger | fuel system |
| 2013 Chrysler 200 | fuel system |
| 2013 Chrysler 200 | fuel system |
| Units affected | 1,785 |
A matching 2013 Avenger or 200 does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly can stall the engine or allow fuel to leak. A stall while driving raises crash risk, and leaking fuel near an ignition source raises fire risk. If your VIN is included, contact a Dodge dealer and ask about fuel tank inspection and valve replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Dodge Avenger or 200 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask whether the free fuel-tank control-valve inspection and repair is open for recall 13V043.
- Bring the recall notice if Dodge mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V043 when you call.
- Avoid driving if you smell fuel, see a fuel leak, or the engine stalls; ask the dealer about towing before moving the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Dodge technician will inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace the control valve if it is one of the affected parts. The inspection and any valve replacement are free under the recall. Owner notification began on April 4, 2013, but this section does not list a separate current remedy status. Call a Dodge dealer with your VIN and ask whether campaign 13V043 is still open before scheduling service.
Timeline
| February 6, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V043?
Recall 13V043 covers 1,785 2013 Dodge Avenger and 200 vehicles with a fuel tank assembly control valve that can be broken. That defect can lead to engine stall or fuel leakage, which raises crash and fire risk. Dodge dealers inspect the fuel tank assembly and replace affected control valves for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Dodge Avenger or 200 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V043. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask for the fuel tank assembly inspection. Reference recall number 13V043 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 13V043, the dealer inspects the fuel tank assembly and replaces any affected control valves free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is engine stall or fuel leakage from a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. An engine stall while driving can contribute to a crash. Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and valve replacement when needed.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the current owner or where the vehicle was purchased. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Dodge dealer and reference recall number 13V043 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V043000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-247-9753 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V043 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V043000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →