NHTSA Recall 02V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V041000; Date: Feb. 7, 2002
This could allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Jeep Wrangler; 1991 Jeep Wrangler; 1992 Jeep Wrangler; 1993 Jeep Wrangler; 1994 Jeep Wrangler; 1995 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 316,148
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. B03also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 2002
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