Chrysler Recalls 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty Vehicles for Rear Suspension Defect

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the rear suspension lower control arms, which can fracture due to excessive corrosion. This recall is an expansion of a previous campaign (12V-085) and does not include vehicles already covered by that earlier recall.

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects approximately 239,904 vehicles.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

JEEP LIBERTY

Brand

JEEP

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Category

Vehicle — SUV

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• structural-failure

Affected units

239,904

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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