NHTSA Recall 02V041000: Conventional (parking brake)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 316,148 vehicles. It affects 1990–1995 Jeep Wrangler.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V041000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | B03 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL |
| Report received | February 7, 2002 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
Safety risk
This could allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began september 30, 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
Daimlerchrysler recall no. B03also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V041000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.