NHTSA safety recalls
2008 Jeep Liberty Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Liberty — 2 of them relate to visibility. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2008 Jeep Liberty as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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13V121000Power Train · Driveline · Driveshaft
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the…
The riskIf the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
What was foundChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
13V121000 at NHTSA10V550000Visibility · Windshield Wiper/washer · Motor
A failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash.
The riskA failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What was foundChrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that may allow for water intrusion, which could result in intermittent and eventually inoperative windshield wiper operation.
10V550000 at NHTSA09E039000Suspension
This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could…
The riskThis 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.
The fix — freeRock 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.
What was foundRock 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.
09E039000 at NHTSA08V525000Parking Brake
This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
The riskThis could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What was foundChrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
08V525000 at NHTSA08V455000Visibility · Windshield
If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.
The riskIf the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What was foundChrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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