NHTSA recall 02V075000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Jeep Wrangler
Reported Mar 8, 200295,000 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number B07Built Jun 1, 2000 – Dec 20, 2001
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.
The risk
This could result in a vehicle fire.
The 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.