Recall 03V460000: 2002–2003 Jeep Liberty

Report received

Nov 10, 2003

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

336,000vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.

Possible consequence

A ball joint thathas separated from the knuckle could result in loss of vehicle directional control and could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between january 2, 2001 and october 4, 2002. On vehicles built between october 5, 2002 and march 26, 2003, dealers will inspect the ball joint assemblies (and replace them as necessary) and install heat shields. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Jeep Liberty1,808 complaints
• 2003 Jeep Liberty1,352 complaints