Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty spirit. The contact received the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 13v252000 ( fuel system, gasoline , structure ) in april 2013. On numerous occasions he attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were unavailable. There are no failures at this time.
The worst 2003 Liberty Spirit problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Fuel system1
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- Body1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 4
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Certain school buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention release." the rear exit door handle is not recessed which can catch on an article of clothing or a back pack, inadvertently opening the door. Also, the required positive door opening device for rear exit door does not hold the door at 90 degrees with the body.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, and the vehicle ends up on its side, the door will not operate properly possibly hindering rapid egress from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Liberty bus will notify its customers and a metal bezel will be installed around the handle to recess it. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. Owners should contact liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.
Recall number 04V049000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- 2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. The washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. Also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Remedy
- Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.
Recall number 04V050000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- On certain school buses, the certificate label for the rim size is incorrect.
- Risk
- These buses do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- Remedy
- Liberty will notify its customers and mail correct labels and replace the rims free of charge, if necessary. Owner notification was expected to begin during january 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419‑227‑6554.
Recall number 04V058000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- 2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from january 2002 and october 2003. The decal for the cross-view mirror usage has fallen off which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Remedy
- Liberty will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty at 419‑227‑6554.
Recall number 03V461000 · Recall details
What 2003 Liberty Spirit owners say
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Questions about the 2003 Liberty Spirit
Is the 2003 Liberty Spirit reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Liberty Spirit, close to a typical Spirit model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Liberty Spirit?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Liberty Spirit have?
4 recalls, covering structure, seats and wheels.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Liberty Spirit body?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V049000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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