Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V075000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-03-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V075000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
95,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-08
Owners notified
2002-04-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Wrangler2002 2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.