Recall 02V041000: 1990–1995 Jeep Wrangler

Report received

Feb 7, 2002

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

316,148vehicles

Model years

1990–1995

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1990 Jeep Wrangler79 complaints
• 1991 Jeep Wrangler76 complaints
• 1992 Jeep Wrangler77 complaints
• 1993 Jeep Wrangler108 complaints
• 1994 Jeep Wrangler151 complaints
• 1995 Jeep Wrangler202 complaints