Recall 06V-288: 2002–2006 Jeep Liberty

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Aug 3, 2006, covering about 826,687 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-288
Report date
Aug 3, 2006
Vehicles affected
826,687
Owners notified
Sep 11, 2006

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The 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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentSuspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number06V288000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Liberty2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-288?

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 is recall 06V-288 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.