Chrysler Recalls 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty Vehicles for Rear Suspension Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles because rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to corrosion, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension lower control arms) that can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
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
- 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.
Model numbers (1)
- LIBERTY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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