Recall 97V-194
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-194
- Reported
- November 7, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 360,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The fuel tank mounted fuel level sending unit accuracy can degrade over time, indicating significantly more fuel in reserve than is actually present.
The risk
Owners may not be aware that their vehicle is low on fuel increasing the risk of a vehicle crash if the vehicle stops due to no fuel.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit.
Notes from the manufacturer
Chrysler will mail owner notifications in 3 phases.the first phase will begin june 16, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1997
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1997