Vehicle recall R/2002/045

Jeep Wrangler recall: Ignition switch may short circuit

DVSA recall R/2002/045 names the Jeep Wrangler. It was launched 29 November 2002. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2002/045
Launched: 29 November 2002
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: B07
Vehicles: 265 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The ignition switch may short circuit in the presence of water and impurities. This could cause a vehicle fire.

The fix

Recall vehicles and replace ignition switch.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Wrangler	1 January 2002 to 31 December 2002	265

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Other recalls for these models

R/2002/061 Underbonnet fire concern 29 November 2002, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/1998/070 Inaccurate indication of fuel tank contents 1 February 1999, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/1998/036 Brake booster diaphragm may split 22 June 1998, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/1998/043 Front seat shoulder belts adjustable anchors may have inadequate strength 15 June 1998, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/2007/158 Electronic brake control module may allow a momentary delay in brake application. 15 February 2008, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
R/2009/030 Manufacturers weight label is incorrect 5 May 2009, Jeep Wrangler

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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