Is the 2002 JEEP Wrangler safe to drive?

The 2002 JEEP Wrangler has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH recall for the 2002 JEEP Wrangler? (Campaign #02V075000)

The ignition switch in your SUV is the part that helps your car start. Water and dirt can get inside this switch and cause a short circuit. If this happens, it could lead to a vehicle fire, which is a serious safety risk. Your dealership will replace the ignition switch with a new, improved one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact DaimlerChrysler if you don't receive the fix in a timely manner.

NHTSA Campaign 02V075000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

What Happened

The ignition switch in your SUV is the part that helps your car start. Water and dirt can get inside this switch and cause a short circuit.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, it could lead to a vehicle fire, which is a serious safety risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealership will replace the ignition switch with a new, improved one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact DaimlerChrysler if you don't receive the fix in a timely manner.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V075000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 02V075000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?