Recall 06V-288
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2002 to 2006 Jeep Liberty: Suspension (front, control arm, lower ball joint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-288
- Reported
- August 3, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 826,687 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F23.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Liberty 2002 to 2006