Suspension: rearRecall 18V-278 · 2004–2007 Jeep Liberty
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-278 covers 239,904 2004–2007 Jeep Liberty for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 24% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V278000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
The risk
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
24%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13,931 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 29, 2003 to June 29, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.