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 1988 Jeep Wrangler, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: FUEL LEAKAGE

   NHTSA #RQ97016

   Status:

   RECALLED

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2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

   NHTSA #EA94031

   Status:

   CLOSED

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4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE94037

   Status:

   CLOSED

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5. INVESTIGATION: SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR

   NHTSA #PE89151

   Status:

   CLOSED

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6. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BACK FAILURE

   NHTSA #PE95020

   Status:

   CLOSED

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7. INVESTIGATION: SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS

   NHTSA #EA93031

   Status:

   RECALLED

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8. INVESTIGATION: EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRES

   NHTSA #PE92075

   Status:

   CLOSED

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9. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER

   NHTSA #EA92014

   Status:

   CLOSED

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10. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER

    NHTSA #PE92016

    Status:

    CLOSED

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