Jeep Liberty could face recall: Government upgrades investigation into SUV

It seems that there could very well be a new Jeep Liberty recall on the 2002-2003 models SUV; this comes to light after the government has upgraded their investigation as to why the vehicles are losing control. A total of 22 complaints have so far been received by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, because of a problem with the ball joint which actually separates from either of the front wheels.

This is a very bad safety issue as one of the front wheels could collapse, and as you know that would cause the drive to lose control of the Sports-Utility- Vehicle. The problem with the ball joint has affected over 300,000 Chrysler Jeep Liberty SUV’s and covers the 2002 and 2003 models.

According to Max Gates a spokesperson from Chrysler, over 74 complaints have been received by them which is why the automaker is continuing its investigation into the problem however; thankfully there are no reports of any injuries. The people who have made complaints has said that the ball joint became separated while only traveling at 20mph, but reports have come in from the government that some people have reported the joint separating while doing speed of 40mph, one driver was even traveling at 75mph.

This is not the foist time that the Jeep Liberty has faced trouble, back in August 2006 over 800,000 of the SUV’s were recalled.

Source – Associated Press