2002-2006 Jeep Liberty recall: lower ball joint
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on August 3, 2006. It covers about 826,687 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 826,687
- reported
- Aug 3, 2006
- owners notified
- Sep 11, 2006
- related complaints
- 1,845
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 06V288000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,845 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 06V288000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2006 Jeep Liberty lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 06V288000, reported on August 3, 2006, covers about 826,687 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V288000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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