Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, The Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Can Experience A Loss Of Lubrication That Can Lead To Corrosion, Accelerated Wear, And Possible Separation From The Steering Knuckle.
Make Of Vehicle
JEEP
Model Of Vehicle
LIBERTY
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V460000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
A Ball Joint Thathas Separated From The Knuckle Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle DireCTIonal Control And Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joints With Modified Assemblies And Heat Shields On Vehicles Built Between January 2, 2001 And October 4, 2002. On Vehicles Built Between October 5, 2002 And March 26, 2003, Dealers Will Inspect The Ball Joint Assemblies (And Replace Them As Necessary) And Install Heat Shields. Owner Notification Began On December 15, 2003. Owners Should Contact Daimlerchrysler At 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010102
End Of Manufacture
20030326
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
336000
Date Owners Notified
20031215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20031110
Make Campaign Number
C36