Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's ignition switch may be vulnerable to water and impurities entering and causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to a vehicle fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the ignition switch with a redesigned one at no cost to you, and you should contact them to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — 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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