NHTSA recall 02V-075 (02V075000)
electrical system recall reported March 8, 2002 - about 95,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 02V075000
- Also written as
- 02V-075
- Manufacturer number
- B07
- Reported
- March 8, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- ~95,000
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Why it is dangerous
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-075 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.