Vehicle recall 02V041000 · February 7, 2002
1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 2002
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- B03
- Owner notification
- September 30, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 316,148
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional
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