Jeep on certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination.
The short version
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported a problem with the control arm lower ball joint. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 06V-288.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2006 | Jeep Liberty |
What changed
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