CANADA Transport Canada Safety Recalls
EN FR
auto-recalls.ca

Canadian Safety Recalls Database

Home / Jeep / Grand Cherokee / 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5 Active Safety Recalls

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall

Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.

5
Safety Recalls
CMVSS
Safety Standard
Transport Canada
Official Source
VIN Decoder

VIN Decoder

Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.

Active Safety Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Canada.

Ref #2013-220 Campaign : N45, N46
2013-06-26 167 318 units

Structure

Issue Description

Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to offer a structural improvement to mitigate the risks of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and install a Chrysler trailer hitch if appropriate. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #2002-067 Campaign : B02
2002-04-08 100 000 units

Other

Issue Description

As a Customer Satisfaction Campaign DaimlerChrysler has initiated the following action: With certain Grand Cherokees, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable. Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

With certain Grand Cherokees, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable. Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly.

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #2000-143 Campaign : 879
2000-06-29 47 393 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles originally retailed in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, the composite front disc brake rotors may fail due to corrosion. The cast iron wear surface may separate from the hub reducing the braking effectiveness of the vehicle. Correction: Front brake rotors will be replaced with rotors that utilize a stainless steel hub section.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1997-208 Campaign : 755
1997-11-21 22 825 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ACCURACY MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME, INDICATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL IN RESERVE THAN IS ACTUALLY PRESENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AND STALLING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. UNDER CERTAIN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS A STALLED VEHICLE COULD POSE A SAFETY RISK. CORRECTION: FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A UNIT THAT INCORPORATES REVISED FORMULATION PRINTED CIRCUIT INK ON THE RESISTOR CARD.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1997-102 Campaign : 731
1997-05-21 8 527 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

THE CIRCUIT DESIGN IN THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW THE POTENTIAL FOR INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN. CORRECTION: THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODULE THAT INCORPORATES THE LATEST PRODUCTION REDESIGNED CIRCUIT TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Vehicle Profile & Safety Standards

Vehicle Specifications & Compliance Benchmark

Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.

Safety Recall Coverage
5 bulletins
Transport Canada safety defect records
Safety Compliance
CMVSS / NSVAC
Motor Vehicle Safety Act standards
NRCan EnerGuide
Trim-Specific
Varies by engine, drive & transmission
VIN Specifications
14 Attributes
Decode exact engine & plant via VIN above

All Jeep Grand Cherokee Model Years

Explore safety recall records by model year.

View Model Overview