Recall 06V288000: 2002–2006 Jeep Liberty

Report received

Aug 3, 2006

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

826,687vehicles

Model years

2002–2006

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 trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.

Possible consequence

When the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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
• 2004 Jeep Liberty1,101 complaints
• 2005 Jeep Liberty1,118 complaints
• 2006 Jeep Liberty1,372 complaints