NHTSA Campaign 02V075000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 8, 2002 · 95,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | WRANGLER | 2001 | 95,000 |
| JEEP | WRANGLER | 2002 | 95,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V075000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.