• April 8, 2002Fuel system

  Daimlerchrysler/debris in manifold

  NHTSA campaign 02V-104 · 1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The 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.

  The risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

  The remedy: 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.

• March 8, 2002Electrical system

  Daimlerchrysler/ignition switch

  NHTSA campaign 02V-075 · 95,000 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.

  The risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

  The remedy: 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.

• November 9, 2000Child seat anchors

  Daimlerchrysler/FMVSS 225/child seat anchor

  NHTSA campaign 00V-366 · 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected · Child seat

  The defect: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

  The risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  The remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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A campaign rarely covers every Wrangler built in 2001. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Jeep Wrangler model years

• 2023 14
• 2022 15
• 2021 15
• 2020 12
• 2019 9
• 2018 14
• 2017 5
• 2016 5
• 2015 3
• 2014 4
• 2013 6
• 2012 9
• 2011 10
• 2010 10
• 2009 6
• 2008 7
• 2007 8
• 2006 3
• 2005 1
• 2004 1
• 2002 2

Common questions

Does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler: 02V-104 (Daimlerchrysler/debris in manifold); 02V-075 (Daimlerchrysler/ignition switch); 00V-366 (Daimlerchrysler/FMVSS 225/child seat anchor).

How do I know if my 2001 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2001 Jeep Wrangler?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Jeep dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.