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NHTSA Recall 02V075000: Switch (electrical system)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95,000 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Jeep Wrangler.

95,000
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2002
owners notified (April 8)
NHTSA campaign02V075000
Manufacturer campaignB07
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH
Report receivedMarch 8, 2002
Owner notificationApril 8, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 02V075000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Wrangler2001, 2002

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.