Jeep Liberty and Cherokee recall: Rear lower control arm may experience excessive corrosion
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The rear lower control arms may experience excessive corrosion eventually resulting in a fracture A fractured rear control arm could cause reduced vehicle control and can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning
- What to do
- Contact a Jeep dealer to book the free repair. Replace both rear lower control arms
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The rear lower control arms may experience excessive corrosion eventually resulting in a fracture A fractured rear control arm could cause reduced vehicle control and can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning
The fix
Replace both rear lower control arms
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 29 Apr 2003 | 29 Jun 2007 | 56 |
| Cherokee | 29 Apr 2003 | 29 Jun 2007 | 56 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 24 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.