Equipment recall 09E039000 · June 19, 2009

Jeep Liberty, Grand Cherokee and 1 more model

These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts instead of the proper grade 5 carriage bolts. The improper grade 2 carriage bolts could experience a loss of clamping force for the bottom strut fork.
Consequence: This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on October 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at 1-518-270-9822.
Notes: Owners 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: 09E039000
Reported to NHTSA: June 19, 2009
Filed by: ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC
Owner notification: October 15, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 44
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension

Recall 09E039000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Jeep Commander (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Jeep Liberty (2003-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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