Jeep Switch Recall 02V075000 (95K Vehicles)

The problem

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 fix

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.

Contacts

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 02V075000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Jeep Wrangler	170	7	B
2002 Jeep Wrangler	108	6	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Jeep Wrangler

170

2002 Jeep Wrangler

108

Questions

Is the 02V075000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 02V075000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 02V075000 announced?

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 8, 2002. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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