| Issue ID | 1045712 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10568322 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMPASS |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/03/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light came on, i immediately took it to a local shop, they investigated the cause of the alarm, and discovered that the code had to do with the evaporator system, or something like that, which i think monitors return vapors and has something to do with emission controls. They discovered, after tracing the cause of the air leakage, that the fuel pump module, which is plastic, was burnt and distended due to an overheating fuel pump. This apparatus is at the top of the fuel tank and can be accessed through a "trap door" beneath the second seats. Vapor was being emitted at that point. There was never any warning or sounds to indicate the fuel pump was overheating. The fuel pump and fuel module are being replaced and the technicians think this will fix the problem. Apparently i was lucky that no vapors ignited because the gas tank probably would have blown up. By going on the internet i have discovered other jeep compass owners have also had this condition happen to them. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EUREKA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FT47077DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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