Jeep recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
What could happen
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Liberty 2004–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V278000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 239,904
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 29, 2003 to Jun 29, 2007
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
- Maker's own recall number
- U38
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Seats Oct 10, 2017
- Jeep recall: Air bags Oct 19, 2015
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Power train Apr 15, 2015
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jan 28, 2015
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jul 2, 2013
- Jeep recall: Structure Jun 19, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.