NHTSA Recall 06V288000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V288000; Date: Aug. 3, 2006
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Jeep Liberty; 2003 Jeep Liberty; 2004 Jeep Liberty; 2005 Jeep Liberty; 2006 Jeep Liberty
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 826,687
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F23. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 2006
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