JEEP CHEROKEE 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V194000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-16 | 1997-11-07 | 1997-11-20 |
Production Dates: 1996-09-25 - 1996-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 360000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.
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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
