The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1989 Jeep Cherokee, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

    NHTSA #PE93057

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES

    NHTSA #EA90024

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES

    NHTSA #PE90033

    Status:
    CLOSED

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