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 1997 Jeep Cherokee, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: FAULTY GAS GAUGE INDICATORS

    NHTSA #DP97003

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

    NHTSA #EA12005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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