Campaign 97V-194

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 97V194000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 446, of which 12 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 97V-194
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
JeepCherokee1997141
JeepGrand Cherokee1997305
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.