NHTSA recall 02V041000
Parking brake › Conventional
Jeep Wrangler
Reported Feb 7, 2002316,148 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number B03Built Jul 1, 1989 – Dec 31, 1995
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
The risk
This could allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.