2002 JEEP WRANGLER Recalls (6)

Campaign:
02V075000 on 03/25/2002
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
05/31/2000 - 12/19/2001
Affected:
95,000
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.
Consequence:
This could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
02V104000 on 04/14/2002
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Manufactured:
05/31/1999 - 02/28/2002
Affected:
1,115,322
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Consequence:
This could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. owner notification began may 13, 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.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no.b06.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
04E041000 on 06/07/2004
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
80
Defect:
Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between april 27 and may 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 jeep wrangler. the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack because the latch bracket mispositions the rotary latch to the cockpit cover. as a result, the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack and could separate from the roof rack. this recall only pertains to aftermarket rear shell roof racks and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep wrangler vehicles by daimlerchrysler.
Consequence:
Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become a distraction or an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bestop customer service department at (800) 845-3567.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E011000 on 01/31/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
7,291
Defect:
Certain aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps installed for use as replacement equipment for certain 1997-2004 jeep wrangler; 1997-2001 jeep cherokee; 1997-2004 jeep grand cherokee; and 2000-2003 dodge dakota vehicles. the plastic electrical grommet connectors at the top of the fuel pump module are not compatible with automotive fuels and may degrade causing a potential leak path for fuel.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Correction:
Airtex will notify its customers and will replace the affected fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2006. owners may contact airtex customer service department at 1-800-880-3056.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, wrangler, or dodge dakota vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E022000 on 03/12/2006
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Affected:
7,440
Defect:
Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.
Consequence:
Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2002 JEEP WRANGLER TSBs (26)

Bulletin:
0801001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
Bulletin:
1801201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
0801601
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information regarding vehicles equipped with radios will have a new locking radio antenna connector. *slc
Bulletin:
2401201
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Customers may complain that the hvac drain water leaks under passenger side carpet. *tt
Bulletin:
2302501
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt
Bulletin:
0801701
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt
Bulletin:
2600901
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding service/diagnostic manual revisions. *slc
Bulletin:
0200102
Component:
021520 suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Summary:
Special ball joint, allows adjustment to caster and camber angles. *slc this bulletin replaces 02-001-02 dated 06/10/02. also to include 2005 jeep wrangler. *tt
Bulletin:
2200102
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Chrome wheel care. *slc
Bulletin:
1400102
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Subject regarding fuel cap difficult to remove. *slc
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Bulletin:
1400102A
Component:
071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:
Fuel cap difficult to remove. *tt
Bulletin:
2100903
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc
Bulletin:
2400703
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Hvac drive water leaks under passenger side front carpet. *tt
Bulletin:
0900303
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l multiple cylinder misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
1803103
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l rough engine idle after restart following a hot soak. *tt
Bulletin:
0901004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Dirt and debris accumulation at rear main seal. *tt
Bulletin:
2300504
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt
Bulletin:
0801505
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
Bulletin:
2401305
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
Bulletin:
2301006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line. *tt
Bulletin:
1900306
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering shimmy. *tt
Bulletin:
9002519
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
Bulletin:
9002849
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement
Bulletin:
9003192
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Part description: wheel hub cap issue description: this hubcap is installed directly to the wheel using screws; pn 00154236. this part is not currently listed in the catalog

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