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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V085📅 Mar 5, 2012

2004–2007 Jeep Liberty recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep Liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep Liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that CAN experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.

💥 The risk

A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V085000
Manufacturer recall #
L27
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
346,900
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 26, 2012
Built
Jul 3, 2003 – Jun 29, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
This recall was expanded in june 2012 to include additional model years.chrysler's safety recall number is L27.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V085 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V085?

2004–2007 Jeep Liberty. 346,900 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jeep dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.