Vehicle recall 09V119000 · April 9, 2009
2002-2003 Jeep Liberty
The front suspension upper control arm ball joint may experience a loss of lubrication which could lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 Jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of 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. The front suspension upper control arm ball joint may experience a loss of lubrication which could lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation while driving.
- Consequence
- Failure of the ball joint could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 24, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. J17.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
- 09V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2009
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J17
- Owner notification
- April 12, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43,489
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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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