Jeep Wrangler Recall R/2002/045: Ignition Switch May Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2002
- Launched
- 265
- vehicles in the UK
- B07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Wrangler vehicles built between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2002. The ignition switch may short circuit in the presence of water and impurities. The dealer will replace ignition switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ignition switch may short circuit in the presence of water and impurities. This could cause a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IGNITION SWITCH MAY SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: The ignition switch may short circuit in the presence of water and impurities. This could cause a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall vehicles and replace ignition switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace ignition switch.
Are You Affected?
Wrangler built between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2002 may be included. Jeep estimates 265 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code B07 or the DVSA reference R/2002/045. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2001/166 on 19 Aug 2002, for front brake rotors (discs) may fail. The one launched after it was R/2002/061 on 29 Nov 2002, for underbonnet fire concern. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/045, launched 29 November 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.