Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Recall R/1998/070: Inaccurate Indication Of Fuel Tank Contents, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 1999
- Launched
- 9,206
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/070
- DVSA reference
Jeep recalled Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler vehicles. The fuel tank level sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. The dealer will fit a quality assured fuel tank sender unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank level sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. As a result the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge still indicates that there is fuel remaining in the tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INACCURATE INDICATION OF FUEL TANK CONTENTS Defect: The fuel tank level sending unit may cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level. As a result the vehicle may run out of fuel when the gauge still indicates that there is fuel remaining in the tank. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit a quality assured fuel tank sender unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured fuel tank sender unit.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler may be included. Jeep estimates 9,206 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/070. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| WranglerJeep Wrangler check engine malfunction indicator lamp incorrect operation and warning | Low | R/2026/060 | |
| Grand Cherokee, WranglerJeep Wrangler and 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV vehicles. High voltage battery | Urgent | R/2026/029 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/1998/036 on 22 Jun 1998, for brake booster diaphragm may split. The one launched after it was R/2000/069 on 2 Aug 2000, for air bag warning light and / or airbags may operate/ deploy without warning. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 1999 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/070, launched 1 February 1999. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.