Vehicle recall 06V288000 · August 3, 2006
2002-2006 Jeep Liberty
On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. F23.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V288000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2006
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- F23
- Owner notification
- September 11, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 826,687
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
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