April 15, 2009
Chrysler is recalling about 42,000 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty models sold or currently registered in "Salt Belt" states. The front suspension upper control arm ball joint may become corroded, possibly causing a loss of steering control.
The recall affects models sold in 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.
Dealers will replace the assembly at no charge. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 about Recall N. J17.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
