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1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport

SAFETY FEATURES  
 
 
Crash Test Results for the 1997 Jeep Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
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1997 Jeep Cherokee 33Not
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 34Not
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1997 Jeep Wrangler 45Not
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Service Bulletins for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport
1997 JEEP WRANGLER:

Bulletin Number: 021299
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 050398
EXHIBITING MINOR BRAKE PEDAL PULSTION WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY ROUGH DISC ROTORS. *AK

Bulletin Number: 070397
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC

Bulletin Number: 070397
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 0800600REV
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

Bulletin Number: 0801001
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080197
JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD

Bulletin Number: 080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080799
INFORMATION REGARDING POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) SERVICE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080997
AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW

Bulletin Number: 081698
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

Bulletin Number: 081798
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 081798 REV B
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 081997
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE NOT READING ACCURATELY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 081997A
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 082497
CONCERNS WITH ODOMETER LED'S FLASH WHEN EMERGENCY FLASHERS ARE ACTIVATED. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 082497
CONDITIONS WITH THE ODOMETER DISPLAY MAY FLASH WHEN THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS ARE ACTIVATED. *YC

Bulletin Number: 082700
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0832097
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 083799
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0901004
DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT REAR MAIN SEAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 110798
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC

Bulletin Number: 110798
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC

Bulletin Number: 110798
OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK

Bulletin Number: 140397
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 140597
FUEL TANK MAY BE SLOW TO FILL. *TW

Bulletin Number: 140697
INFORMATION ON FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSIS. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 140897
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801201
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 181297
CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION. DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENT. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 181299
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT

Bulletin Number: 181497
ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE WITH HEX CODES $28, $6A, $9B OR $BA. *TW

Bulletin Number: 182198
SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC

Bulletin Number: 182298
INFORMATION ON THE OBD II MISFIRE MONTIOR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 183197
CONDITIONS ON OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 183298
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 1900306
STEERING SHIMMY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 190498
A SQUAWKING OR SCRAPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH MAY BE CONFUSED WITH CLOCK SPRING OR STEERING COLUMN BEARING NOISE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 190997
CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TW

Bulletin Number: 2100601
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

Bulletin Number: 2100903
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

Bulletin Number: 210899
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 210998
A THUMPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 22
REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *KB

Bulletin Number: 220197
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 2300504
SOFT TOP ZIPPER CLEANER AND LUBRICANT - FOR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WINDOW ZIPPERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2301006
PRIMARY DOOR WEATHERSTRIP WATER LEAK AT A-PILLAR BELT LINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2302501
SOFT TOP ZIPPER CLEANER AND LUBRICANT - FOR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WINDOW ZIPPERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 230397
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

Bulletin Number: 230998
A RATTLING OR KNOCKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS, NOISE WAS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK

Bulletin Number: 230999
SUBJECT ON WATER LEAK DIAGNOSTIC / REPAIR PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 231697
FRAME IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER'S ISSUES WITH THE SOFT TOP. *TW

Bulletin Number: 232198
A SQUEAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT SEAT. *YC

Bulletin Number: 233097
INFORMATION ON WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 233198
A SQUEAK OR BUZZ COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 233698
INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING WATER LEAK ENTRY POINTS BY HIGHLIGHTING AREAS WHERE LEAKS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 233797
HOOD CONTACTS FENDER. *TW

Bulletin Number: 234199
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED DOOR WEATHER STRIP. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 234997
CONSUMER MAY COMPLAIN OF DOOR LATCH BINDING. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 236497
A POPPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT IN THE FLOOR AREA. *YC

Bulletin Number: 2400703
HVAC DRIVE WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CARPET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2401201
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HVAC DRAIN WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2401305
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 240197
WATER LEAK AT FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR- WATER FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE MAY RUN BACK ON THE TUBE AND LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *JD

Bulletin Number: 240398
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK

Bulletin Number: 240398
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK

Bulletin Number: 241197
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 241397
INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 241697
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES WATER LEAKING FROM THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 242199
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WATER DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE AND ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING WET CARPET OR WATER ON THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 250298
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 755
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RECALL -- FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 970919083297
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 980130183197
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 980320240398
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL OR DEFROST. *YC


1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ:

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

 
Recalls for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport
1997 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V046000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 01/01/1996 - 07/31/1997
Potential Units Affected: 1600
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS.
1997 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 97V080000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/1996 - 09/15/1996
Potential Units Affected: 125000
Defect Description:
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.
Consequence:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
1997 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 96V060000
Component: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 01/01/1996 - 02/01/1996
Potential Units Affected: 700
Defect Description:
THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM) SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.
Consequence:
DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES.
 
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