1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler recall: conventional

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 7, 2002. It covers about 316,148 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 316,148
reported: Feb 7, 2002
owners notified: Sep 30, 2002
related complaints: 179

Parking brake: conventional

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began september 30, 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.

Recall number 02V041000

Affected vehicles

Jeep Wrangler 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 179 complaints about brakes problems.

1992 Jeep Wrangler 1993 Jeep Wrangler 1994 Jeep Wrangler 1995 Jeep Wrangler

Questions about recall 02V041000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1995 Jeep Wrangler conventional?

Yes. Recall 02V041000, reported on February 7, 2002, covers about 316,148 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V041000?

Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began september 30, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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