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2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
  • Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
  • Two head restraints on front seats
 
Crash Test Results for the 2002 Jeep Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 33452
2002 Jeep Liberty 54552
2002 Jeep Wrangler 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
2002 JEEP WRANGLER:

Bulletin Number: 0200102
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 Number: 0801001
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0801505
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

Bulletin Number: 0801601
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RADIOS WILL HAVE A NEW LOCKING RADIO ANTENNA CONNECTOR. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 0801701
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0900303
4.0L MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0901004
DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT REAR MAIN SEAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1400102
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 1400102A
FUEL CAP DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801201
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 Number: 1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 1803103
4.0L ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AFTER RESTART FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1900306
STEERING SHIMMY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2100601
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

Bulletin Number: 2100903
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

Bulletin Number: 2200102
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 2300504
SOFT TOP ZIPPER CLEANER AND LUBRICANT - FOR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WINDOW ZIPPERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2301006
PRIMARY DOOR WEATHERSTRIP WATER LEAK AT A-PILLAR BELT LINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2302501
SOFT TOP ZIPPER CLEANER AND LUBRICANT - FOR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WINDOW ZIPPERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2400703
HVAC DRIVE WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CARPET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2401201
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HVAC DRAIN WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2401305
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2600901
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 9002519
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 Number: 9002849
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 Number: 9002849
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 Number: 9003192
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

 
Recalls for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
2002 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V104000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1999 - 03/01/2002
Potential Units Affected: 1115322
Defect Description:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2002 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V075000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2000 - 12/20/2001
Potential Units Affected: 95000
Defect Description:
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.
Action to take:
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.
 
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