NHTSA Recall 97V194000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 360,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jeep Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 97V194000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 7, 1997 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 97V194000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.