NHTSA recall 97V-194 (97V194000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 7, 1997 - about 360,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V194000
Also written as: 97V-194
Reported: November 7, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~360,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-194 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jeep Cherokee - 1997

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1997

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