| Make : JEEP | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20000601 - 20011220 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V075000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020408 | Date Received by ODI: 20020308 | Date Added to Database: 20020326 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: B07 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 95000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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