2001–2002 Jeep Wrangler Recall: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE…
NHTSA campaign 02V075000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 8, 2002 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Jeep Wrangler recalls
- 2026–2027 Chrysler Pacifica and 15 other models — Rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle…
- 2026 Jeep Gladiator and 1 other model — Walls for the steel wheels may be too thin, allowing them…
- 2021–2025 Jeep Gladiator and 2 other models — Electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat…
- 2019–2023 Chrysler Pacifica and 3 other models — Contamination in the central vision processing module or…
- 2026 Jeep Wrangler — Child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat…
Other campaigns involving Jeep vehicles
- 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2 other models — Rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed and detach…
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee and 8 other models — Due to a software error, the tire pressure monitoring…
- 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1 other model — Due to a software issue in the body control module (BCM)…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V075000 (manufacturer number B07). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.