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2005 JEEP Liberty

8 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13V252000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The fuel tank in your Jeep is the big container that holds gasoline. In certain Grand Cherokee and Liberty models from 1993 to 2007, this tank can crack or leak if the rear end of your vehicle is hit in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel tank leaks and there's a spark, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the rear of your vehicle for free. If needed, they'll install a reinforced tow hitch or replace an existing tow hitch to prevent fuel tank damage. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Original — 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).
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Critical #05V460000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The park pawl anchor shaft in your vehicle's automatic transmission helps it shift into park. In some cases, a small plug that holds this shaft in place might not be installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle may not fully engage in park, which means it could roll away and crash without warning if you don't apply the parking brake.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect your transmission and add a bracket to keep the shaft in the right position, all for free. Just schedule an appointment when you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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High Priority #18V278000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The rear suspension lower control arms in your Jeep Liberty are the parts that connect the wheels to the frame. Over time, they can corrode and break, causing your vehicle to lose control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty control arms with new ones, at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #12E047000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Manufacturer
TIMKEN CORPORATION
What Happened
The front wheel hub on your Jeep Liberty is a critical part that keeps your wheel attached to the vehicle. Some aftermarket hubs, like the HA599467, are meant only for certain 4x4 Jeep models, but could be mistakenly sold for your 4x2 model.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong hub is installed, your wheel could come loose while driving, which could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the suspect hub with a new one, absolutely free. If you think you might have this issue, you should contact Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information and assistance.
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Original — What Happened
Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4X4, non-ABS, Jeep Liberty vehicles. These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the Jeep vehicles.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a Jeep Liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure and a front wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. The front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. Owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. This recall is being conducted by Timken, not Chrysler/Jeep.
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High Priority #12V085000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
The rear lower control arm is a crucial part of your Jeep's suspension system, connecting the rear axle to the frame. It helps keep your vehicle stable and controlled. However, in certain models, this arm can corrode and crack from using road salts in winter weather.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear lower control arm fractures, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on slippery roads. This could lead to a crash, and you could be hurt.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will replace the rear lower control arm with a new one, free of charge, if your vehicle was originally sold or currently registered in a specific list of states. You'll get a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #09E039000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION

Manufacturer
ROCK KRAWLER/PURE PERFORMANCE GROUP, INC
What Happened
The suspension system on your vehicle uses bolts to keep the bottom part of the shock absorber in place. Some of these bolts were made from the wrong material, which could cause them to lose their grip over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts fail, the shock absorber could come loose, causing your vehicle to sag or drop lower than usual. This could make you lose control of your vehicle, especially on uneven roads, and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty bolts with the correct, high-strength ones for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your suspension system is safe and reliable.
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Original — What Happened
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
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High Priority #06V288000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your truck has lower ball joints in the front suspension that help keep your wheels stable. They might be getting contaminated, which can cause them to wear out faster.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive your truck for a long time with contaminated ball joints, they could corrode and break, causing your steering to fail. This means you might not be able to control your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the contaminated ball joints with new ones at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #06E026000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
What Happened
The corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights on your vehicle were replaced with parts from Pro-A Motors. Unfortunately, some of these replacement lamps are missing a crucial safety feature: amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving at night, your vehicle's poor illumination could increase the risk of a crash without warning, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Pro-A Motors will offer to buy back the faulty lamps, and you should contact them at 323-838-2988 to arrange the return and receive a refund. This is a free service, and you should take advantage of it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Browse by Component

SUSPENSION
5 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other JEEP Liberty Years

2012
2 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
5 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
10 recalls
2004
13 recalls
2003
13 recalls
2002
14 recalls

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