Vehicle recall 02V075000 · March 8, 2002
2001-2002 Jeep Wrangler
On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V075000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2002
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- B07
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 95,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Wrangler (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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