Recall 09V119000: Front Upper Control Arm Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Jeep/Liberty 2002-2003

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 07, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V119000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08008

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front:Control Arm

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 42469

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 42,469 M/Y 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia , Wisconsin and The District of Columbia. The front suspension upper control arm ball joint may experience a loss of lubrication which could lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation while driving.

CONSEQUENCE:
Failure of the ball joint could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler recall No. J17. 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.