Jeep Liberty (2004-2007): Suspension
Recall 18V278000 · May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
239,904
vehicles affected
239,904
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V278000
- Date
- May 1, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 239,904
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 2004-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V278000?
1 model: Jeep Liberty (2004-2007), about 239,904 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V278000?
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.
What can happen?
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.