NHTSA investigationPE88001
Investigation PE88001: 1983–1988 Jeep Cherokee
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Oct 23, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 28, 1988
- Model years
- 1983–1988
Subject
Fires caused by cltch lk
Component: Power train
Summary
No safety defect trend has been detected.===
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1988 Jeep Cherokee97 complaints
- 1987 Jeep Cherokee57 complaints
- 1986 Jeep Cherokee21 complaints
- 1985 Jeep Cherokee17 complaints
- 1984 Jeep Cherokee7 complaints
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