Vehicle recall 03V460000 · November 10, 2003
2002-2003 Jeep Liberty
On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.
- Consequence
- A ball joint thathas separated from the knuckle could result in loss of vehicle directional control and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between January 2, 2001 and October 4, 2002. On vehicles built between October 5, 2002 and March 26, 2003, dealers will inspect the ball joint assemblies (and replace them as necessary) and install heat shields. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. C36.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 2003
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- C36
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 336,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Liberty (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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