Jeep recalls 2002-2006 Liberty SUV

Snuffster · 08-01-2006, 05:13 PM

Yall might need to get them checked out.

WASHINGTON - Chrysler Group is recalling more than 800,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles because of the potential loss of steering control, the automaker said Tuesday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_on_go_ot/jeep_recall

VTNomad · 08-01-2006, 06:04 PM

In case you have ADD and don't feel like reading, the recall is for lower ball joints.

x99j · 08-01-2006, 08:06 PM

i think this is what everybody is waiting for. just hope it is with a new engineered joint?

exc911ence · 08-01-2006, 09:13 PM

Well, it's about time. My wife is happy about it, she's been paranoiing ever since I mentioned the ball joint issue.

Dirtnapper · 08-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Interestingly, I was at the dealer yesterday for an oil change...and they came out and said, "oh, there is a recall and we are replacing the ball joint". It was replaced under the last recall about two years ago. Yet, this was just announced about 5 hours ago, they must have known for awhile I guess?!?! So, got mine done yesterday...I beat the rush I guess.
Recall: http://www.recall-warnings.com/auto-content-28649.html

RFCRD · 08-01-2006, 10:31 PM

Wonder what the specifics are about the recall. I just had mine replaced last month. Are they using the same joints? Will there be a time frame to get them replaced if they are still within safe specs? Say, next Spring after I beat the pudding out of this set over the Winter.

corwyyn · 08-02-2006, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RFCRD

Will there be a time frame to get them replaced if they are still within safe specs?

No way am I waiting. I have 56K on my '03 so as soon as I get the recall notice I'm going down and saying "Here ya go, thank you very much. I'll be seeing you again the moment I detect so much as a wobble in these 'redesigned' units so you can replace them again. Have a nice day

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JoBo · 08-02-2006, 05:45 AM

So they're going to put the same crap on my 06 with 1500 miles on it. It sounds like they got away with using the "shipping/installation" as the problem and not inferior parts or backwards design of the joint as the problem. As another reported this is just free lower ball joints for life. Any indication they are using a better joint? Maybe they should do the same for the EGR valves and torue converters on CRD's

RFCRD · 08-02-2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoBo

So they're going to put the same crap on my 06 with 1500 miles on it. It sounds like they got away with using the "shipping/installation" as the problem and not inferior parts or backwards design of the joint as the problem. As another reported this is just free lower ball joints for life. Any indication they are using a better joint? Maybe they should do the same for the EGR valves and torue converters on CRD's

Only speculation but DC will probably do this like my co-worker's Dakota. Use the same trash parts and promise replacements as needed to 100K miles. Hey, you only have 1500 miles on your CRD. What is that, like 3 fill-ups? You have get out more. I think I put that much on mine in the past 2 weeks.

**Parky** · 08-02-2006, 12:05 PM

It is probably wishfull thinking, but I a hoping they are changing the joint not just replacing with the same ****. My thought process on this is that they are even recalling KJ's that have already been recalled before. I am probably incorrect, but hoping.

JoBo · 08-02-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RFCRD

Only speculation but DC will probably do this like my co-worker's Dakota. Use the same trash parts and promise replacements as needed to 100K miles. Hey, you only have 1500 miles on your CRD. What is that, like 3 fill-ups? You have get out more. I think I put that much on mine in the past 2 weeks.

And I've had it 2 months already

When I used my tdi for work I was putting up to 1k a week on it. Now doing less miles and on a company supplied van. Actually I've put in six half a tanks

I got it because I was unsure of the future of diesels in the US after 2006 models and wanted another diesel

I guess when the first replacements go bad I'll put on a set of MOOG's. I might also ask DrZ about what they are being replaced by even though I know I'll get a wrong or generic answere

x99j · 08-02-2006, 07:52 PM

according to the toledo blade all liberties built after march 2006 have balljoints from a "new" supplier. and the recall is going to be carried out with ball joints from the new supplier. hope it is moog greasables?

08-01-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
VTNomad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 313 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Lower Ball Joints In case you have ADD and don't feel like reading, the recall is for lower ball joints. __________________ 2004 Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition - Black w/ Towing Package Added: EVIC w/ Homelink & TPMS, OEM Seat Covers, OEM Slush Mats, Weathertech cargo liner and Weatherflectors - slide in air deflectors, Rusty's Strut Plates, OEM Rockrails and full skids, Tow hooks, Lightbar and Renegade Basket, 06 'Trail Rated' Badge, 06 Rear Overhead Lamp, 06 Tail Lights, Clear Turn Signals, and 160 Amp Renegade Alternator.

08-01-2006, 08:06 PM	#3
x99j Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 420 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i think this is what everybody is waiting for. just hope it is with a new engineered joint? __________________ 99xj, 4.0, aw4, nv 231 d-30, 8.25. dessert sand pearl. former rent a car from Enterprise. great shape! 06 kj 3.7l, 6speed manual, np241 command track 91 yj 2.5l, ax-5, np 231 3 inck lift, 31'' mud rovers

08-02-2006, 05:45 AM	#8
JoBo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA Posts: 1,431 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	So they're going to put the same crap on my 06 with 1500 miles on it. It sounds like they got away with using the "shipping/installation" as the problem and not inferior parts or backwards design of the joint as the problem. As another reported this is just free lower ball joints for life. Any indication they are using a better joint? Maybe they should do the same for the EGR valves and torue converters on CRD's __________________ [B]JoBo[/B] Columbus, Ohio USA 2006 KJ CRD [COLOR="Blue"]Atlantic Blue Pearl Coat[/COLOR][COLOR="Black"] Limited[/COLOR] 2000 Cherokee Classic with factory 16" wheels

08-02-2006, 12:05 PM	#10
Parky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 16 square miles surrounded by reality, Colorado Posts: 755 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It is probably wishfull thinking, but I a hoping they are changing the joint not just replacing with the same ****. My thought process on this is that they are even recalling KJ's that have already been recalled before. I am probably incorrect, but hoping. __________________ Colorado Jeep Member #12 Happy Jeeper

08-02-2006, 07:52 PM	#12
x99j Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 420 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	according to the toledo blade all liberties built after march 2006 have balljoints from a "new" supplier. and the recall is going to be carried out with ball joints from the new supplier. hope it is moog greasables? __________________ 99xj, 4.0, aw4, nv 231 d-30, 8.25. dessert sand pearl. former rent a car from Enterprise. great shape! 06 kj 3.7l, 6speed manual, np241 command track 91 yj 2.5l, ax-5, np 231 3 inck lift, 31'' mud rovers

08-01-2006, 09:13 PM	#4
exc911ence Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 450 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well, it's about time. My wife is happy about it, she's been paranoiing ever since I mentioned the ball joint issue.

08-01-2006, 09:29 PM	#5
Dirtnapper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 67 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Interestingly, I was at the dealer yesterday for an oil change...and they came out and said, "oh, there is a recall and we are replacing the ball joint". It was replaced under the last recall about two years ago. Yet, this was just announced about 5 hours ago, they must have known for awhile I guess?!?! So, got mine done yesterday...I beat the rush I guess. Recall: http://www.recall-warnings.com/auto-content-28649.html

08-01-2006, 10:31 PM	#6
RFCRD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 460 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Wonder what the specifics are about the recall. I just had mine replaced last month. Are they using the same joints? Will there be a time frame to get them replaced if they are still within safe specs? Say, next Spring after I beat the pudding out of this set over the Winter.