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Safety recall · 72V086000

Exterior lighting: high / low beam dimmer switch Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on April 19, 1972. It covers about 10,357 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V086000
Reported
Apr 19, 1972
Vehicles
10,357
Area
Lights

Contacts

Jeep campaign no dimswich. Possibility that dimmer switch may accumulate dirtand salt from splash of roadway, causing terminals to corrode. (Correct byinspecting and replacing dimmer switch terminals in down position andinstalling rubber insulators on terminals. )

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V086000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1972 Jeep CJ503D
1972 Jeep CJ603D

Questions

Is the 72V086000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 72V086000?

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 72V086000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on April 19, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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