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2013 Avenger recall: fuel leak or engine stalling from the fuel tank valve

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
2013 model year Dodge Avenger (JS) with the non-PZEV tank
Period mentioned
2013 model year
Symptoms
Fuel leaking at the rear of the car and/or the engine stalls.
Possible cause described
The fuel tank control valve was damaged during manufacture. Chrysler launched a recall (communication N0202072013, February 2013): the valve is inspected and, if damaged, the tank and the vapour canister are replaced.
Check for the garage
If you smell fuel or see a leak, do not use the car, do not smoke near it and call for assistance. Ask the dealer, with the car's details, whether yours is in the recall.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Chrysler communication N0202072013 (NHTSA no. 10128975): 2013 Dodge Avenger fuel tank valve recall

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

If you smell fuel or see a leak, do not use the car, do not smoke near it and call for assistance. Ask the dealer, with the car's details, whether yours is in the recall.

What are the symptoms?

Fuel leaking at the rear of the car and/or the engine stalls.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Dodge
Engine / equipment
2013 model year Dodge Avenger (JS) with the non-PZEV tank
Period mentioned
2013 model year

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