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2004 Jeep Liberty recalls
NHTSA has 7 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Suspension:rear
NHTSA 18V278000May 1, 2018239,904 units
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly; Structure
NHTSA 13V252000June 19, 20131,560,000 units
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Suspension:rear
NHTSA 12V085000March 5, 2012346,900 units
Problem: In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.
Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
NHTSA 06V288000August 3, 2006826,687 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA 04V337000July 8, 20041,600 units
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses.
Risk: Damage to the alternator wiring harness could result in an under hood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
NHTSA 04V111000March 4, 20042,875 units
Problem: On some sport utility vehicles, certain remote keyless entry (rke) input may cause the body control module (bcm) software to actuate the door lock motors continuously.
Risk: This can cause the lock motor bearings to overheat and seize. If this occurs, the door lock system will become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the door latch assemblies and the bcm software will be updated. Owner notification began on may 10, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:other:labels
NHTSA 04V048000February 3, 200496 units
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label.
Risk: The vehicle owner would not be aware of the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information for their vehicle.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected tire certification label. Owner notification began on march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Jeep Liberty have?
NHTSA records list 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Jeep Liberty.
How do I know if my 2004 Jeep Liberty has an open recall?
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